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    Newcastle College Childcare 2

    College 16 to 18

    Early Years

    If you are looking for a rewarding career and want to inspire the next generation while developing yourself, an Early Years course at Newcastle College could be the right choice for you.

    Working towards becoming an Early Years Practitioner or Early Years Educator, you will develop the skills you need to work with children and young people.

    You'll gain practical experience in nurseries and playgroups, learning how to look after children safely and helping them to develop their learning and social skills through play.

    With guidance from professionals and guest speakers, you will work on developing yourself while having the opportunity to take part in charity and community projects.

    Whether you want to become a teacher, a childminder or work in social care, an Early Years course can put you on the right path.

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    What can I study?

    Caring for Children - Level 1

    Learn how to keep children safe and happy and how to develop their education in this crucial stage of life.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2026
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Caring for Children - Level 2

    Learn how to inspire the next generation with this exciting introductory course in Caring for Children.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2026
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Early Years Practitioner - Level 2

    Discover the joy of working with children on this intensive Early Years Practitioners course.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2026
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    T-Level - Early Years Educator (Education and Early Years) - Level 3

    Are you looking to start a career in the early years industry and want to expand your knowledge and skills? Would you like to work with children and young people? Then this Early Years Educator T-Level could be the course for you.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 1st September 2026
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Meet our students and tutors

    Bailey Richardson T Level Childcare

    Bailey Richardson

    T-Level - Early Years Educator (Education and Early Years) - Level 3

    "The course is benefiting me because I get to go on a placement as part of my T-Level. This is giving me hands-on experience in the sector that I want to go into, instead of learning only the theory. You're putting the theory into practise when you're at placement so it's very helpful as it gets you ready for your future. "
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    Keira Mills

    Level 3 Childcare and Education

    "At first, I wasn’t sure about going into a working nursery but the children, the teachers and the nursery support staff are all so lovely. From juggling nursery work and college work, it has also improved my time management skills too."
    Caitlin T Level Education And Childcare (Early Years Educator)

    Caitlin Stacey-Ray

    T-Level - Early Years Educator (Education and Early Years) - Level 3

    “I’ve always been interested in education and working with pre-school children, and the T-Level was the best option for me to pursue this. Our class was like a tight-knit family, we’re all very close and we really supported each other throughout the course. Our tutors were so supportive too and I could always contact them when I needed something. Doing the placement alongside my studies really helped me with my college work. It was so hands-on and much more useful than any other type of work experience I’d done before. What’s great is that now I can go straight into industry. I’ve secured a job with the nursery where I did my placement and I already feel really prepared and like I’m part of the team. Even better is that it’s the nursery I went to as a child, and I’m even working alongside the person who taught me when I was three!”

    Katie T Level Education And Childcare (Early Years Educator)

    Katie Slater

    T-Level - Early Years Educator (Education and Early Years)

    “I’ve always wanted to work with children and when I came to Newcastle College to explore my options I was recommended the T-Level. It was a big step moving from school into a T-Level and a little scary to do a work placement, but the staff here prepared me so well for it. Studying at Newcastle College has 100% been the best two years of my life. I feel safe here, I always feel supported and I know who I can go to if I need help. I’d definitely recommend it!"

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    What can I do with an Early Years qualification?

    Playworkers Teaching assistants Careers Advisers and Vocational Guidance Specialists

    Daily tasks:

    • Liaises with parents, carers and colleagues and keeps appropriate records.
    • Puts away equipment and cleans premises after use.
    • Organises and supervises children.
    • Organises and supervises children on excursions.
    • Encourages children.
    • Provides play areas and prepares materials for a wide range of children.
    • Supervises children.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Helps with outings and other out-of-classroom activities.
    • Makes simple teaching aids and constructs thematic displays of educational material or children.
    • Assists children with washing or dressing for outdoor and similar activities.
    • Listens to children read, reads to them or tells stories.
    • Looks after lesson materials such as paper, pencils and crayons.
    • Assists teacher with preparation or clearing up of classroom.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Monitors progress and welfare of young people in employment and advises them on any difficulties.
    • Organises careers forums and exhibitions and establishes and maintains contact with local employers, colleges and training providers.
    • Liaises with employers to determine employment opportunities and advises schools, colleges or individuals accordingly.
    • Visits educational and other establishments to give talks and distribute information regarding careers.
    • Advises on appropriate courses of study or avenues into employment.
    • Uses an interview, questionnaire and/or psychological or other test to determine the aptitude, preferences and temperament of the client.

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