Free T Level Education and Early Years Course in Peterlee – East Durham College Peterlee Campus

CostFREE
Duration2 years
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime

Who this course is for

You will develop an understanding of:

The education and childcare sector from ages 0 to 19 Child development How to support children and young people's education Safeguarding, health and safety and wellbeing Understanding and managing behaviour Observing and assessing children and young people Equality and diversity Special educational needs and disability English as an additional language Working with parents, carers and wider families Working with agencies and services that support children, families and carers Reflective practice and other forms of professional development

In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content:

Early years education and childcare Assisting teaching Supporting and mentoring students in further and higher education (available from September 2021)

Entry requirements

Five or more GCSEs at Grade 5 or above including maths and English.