Full-time applications for September 2026 will open on the 15th of October.
What can this course lead to?
This course is designed for progression on to the T Level in Early Years and Education to enable students to attain Early Years Educator Status. Upon successful completion of the Foundation T Level you can enter the workforce as a qualified Level 2 Early Years practitioner and work under supervision in a variety of roles such as: Nursery Practitioner Classroom Assistant Pre-school Practitioner
Who is it for?
The Foundation T Level will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to seven years of age with applied knowledge in the early years. This qualifications content meets the Department of Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
What is covered?
You will study the following units: Roles and Responsibilities of the Early Years Practitioner Health and Safety of Babies and Young Children in the Early Years Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years Settings Safeguarding, Protection and Welfare of Babies and Young Children in Early Years Settings Understand how to support children's development Support care routines for Babies and Young Children Support the planning and delivery of activities, purposeful play opportunities and educational programme Promote play in an Early Years Setting Support Wellbeing of Babies and Young Children for Healthy Lifestyles Support Babies and Young Children to be Physically Active Support the needs of Babies and Young Children with Special Educational Needs and Disability Promote Positive Behaviour in Early Years Settings Partnership working in the Early Years. Support the needs of the child in preparing for school
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The entry requirements are 4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above, including English and maths. You will also be required to complete a minimum of 250 hours work experience to support your studies. You will need to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate with no grounds you are professionally unsuitable to undertake professional practice or placement. We will contact you with more details on how to apply for this once you have been offered a place on your course.
You will learn through a wide variety of learning methods including written assessment, professional discussion, presentations and group and practical activties.
The majority of the assessment is completed through on-going assessment.
You will be required to complete a minimum of 250 hours work experience to support your studies. You will need to have a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Certificate ‘with no grounds that you are professionally unsuitable to undertake professional practice or placement’. Application of a DBS is managed by the College and we will contact you with the forms and guidance you require to complete this before you are due to start your course.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get
a place on the course most suitable for you.
Our course enquiries and admissions team are available at information.smd@ieg.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
Start date: 01/09/2026
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1 Year Full-time
Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.
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