T Level Education & Childcare

Applications Open: - 11th November 2025

Applications Close: - 23rd January 2026 to allow us to build our curriculum. We will accept late applications beyond this date, but they may take longer to process.

Entry Requirements: - Vary by course please see individual subject information on this website. We also require students to achieve at least five Grade 5s or above at GCSE for Level 3 curriculum. For our Level 2 Pathway, students need to have five Grade 3s or above, inlcuding English and Maths

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices. Applications submitted by the end of January will have a decision on their offer by the 2nd April 2026.

During the 2-year programme, students will learn the core knowledge and skills that are needed for entry to a range of education and early years occupations.

The T Level course will be delivered by both classroom based lessons and work experience placements. Students have to complete a minimum of 45 days (315hrs) of work placements in an early years or primary school setting.

You will complete 350 hours of work placement in a variety of settings to demonstrate your skills and competency with children. The theory work will consist of a ‘core’ set of underpinning knowledge, concepts, and skills.

You will also gain specialist training covering occupational or industry-specific skill

You will cover the following optional specialist module on Assisting Teaching.

Public examinations

Work placement assignments and observations

Internall assessed assignments, set by the exam board

Five GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including in GCSE English (Lit or Lang) and GCSE Maths

The course leads specifically to roles such as early years practitioner, nanny, teaching assistant, or an individual needs assistant. You can also go on to higher education to study a variety of subjects, including Primary Education to become a primary school teacher.