Early Years Education

Sheffield College

Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Not Set

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

City Campus

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

If you love working with children and want to make a difference in their early development, training in early years education can help you build the skills needed for this rewarding career.

Course Details

Education and Early Years Level 1

An introduction to working with young children, this course is designed to give you the knowledge; understanding and practical skills needed for supervised employment in early year settings.

Education and Early Years Level 2

Develop your knowledge of child development, play, health, and safety. This course is designed to give you the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed for supervised employment in early year settings.

T Level Early Years Educator

A technical qualification combining classroom learning with real work experience in early years settings. Students will develop knowledge and skills in early childhood, preparing students to work with children in a range of settings, or to progress to higher level study.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Education and Early Years Level 1

• Written assignments/tasks

Education and Early Years Level 2

• Direct observation within the workplace

• A portfolio of evidence

• Written assignments/tasks

T Level Early Years Educator

• Written exams

• Employer-set project

• Synoptic assignments

• 80% of the course is classroom learning, and 20% is work-based placement

Entry requirements

Education and Early Years Level 1 - 4 GCSEs at grade 2 or above to include English Language

Education and Early Years Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English Language and Maths.

T Level Early Years Educator - 5 GCSEs at grade 5 or above to include English Language, Maths and Science

Your next steps...

After finishing your course, you can:

Progress to higher education, such as university degrees in early childhood education or related subjects, start a higher or degree Apprenticeship in childcare or education, or enter the workforce in early years settings.

Future opportunities

Careers in this sector include:

• Early Years Educator

• Nursery Nurse

• Childcare Practitioner

• Teaching Assistant

• Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Worker

• Family Support Worker

Additional information

https://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/courses/page/D16117F8-F995-4E50-872D-987EA002755E

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