T Level Transition – Childcare Level 2
If you’re aiming for a career in childcare or education but need additional preparation before starting a full T Level, the T Level Foundation Year in Education: Childcare at South Devon College is the perfect stepping stone.
This one-year course is designed to give you the core knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to progress onto the T Level in Education and Childcare: Assisting Teaching. You’ll build a strong foundation in key subject areas, covering the essential terminology, theory, and practical understanding needed to succeed at Level 3.
Each week, you’ll spend four days in College focusing on classroom-based learning, and one day on placement in a local childcare or early years setting arranged by the College. This valuable experience allows you to apply your knowledge in a real-world environment and begin developing the practical skills required for the sector.
At the end of the programme, you will complete a series of assessments. Your results will determine your progression route – either moving on to the T Level in Education and Childcare, or completing a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner Diploma as an alternative path to industry or further study.
This Foundation Year is ideal if you’re not quite ready to start a T Level but want to build your experience, confidence, and qualifications before progressing.
Course Details
- You must have a GCSE Grade 3(D) in English
- You must have a GCSE Grade 3(D) in Maths
- You will need to complete a DBS Check
- You will need two references
Child development
Psychological theories of learning and development
Safeguarding and legislation surrounding education
Best practice and practical skills
Study skills
Personal and professional development
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £0.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
Debbie is very experienced in early years education having worked in the childcare industry, both in practice and management, for many years. She has a Level 4 qualification in Leadership and Management, Level 4 in Education and Training, and the A1 Assessing qualification. Most recently, she has completed the Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training. Debbie is the course manager for the adult’s level 3 Early Years Workforce programme, and assesses students in their work place to support competency and practical skills. She's passionate about promoting professional practice and supporting students on their journey through further education to gain employment in the early years sector.Debbie Shore
