Build a foundation for your future with an Education and Early Years course.
Choosing to work with children is choosing to help shape the future and make a lasting impact on society.
If you’re passionate about making a real difference in young people’s lives, helping them grow and setting the foundation for their success, then this is the path for you.
The College has an on-site nursery, EKC Broadstairs Nursery, where you can have regular opportunities to put your skills into practice.
We also have close links with many local childcare and education providers.
Our qualifications let you choose between aiming towards becoming a teaching assistant or working in early years, which means you can focus on the areas of childcare and education that you want a career in.
If you are interested in working with young children, this area of study will provide you with the first step into a challenging but very rewarding career.
You will gain practical experience in our training nursery, with access to specialist equipment, to give you an understanding of how real childcare centres work.
This space will help you to learn how to create a safe and stimulating environment that supports children mentally, emotionally and physically.
You will benefit from structured work placements. Students must complete a minimum of 250 hours of industry placement for a Level 2 qualification.
We have an Industry Liaison Officer that assists with placements. An assessor will perform observations throughout the course as part of the work placement.
Our wide range of tools and equipment on campus means you will be trained in practical skills such as sterilisation, nappy changing, changing of foods, as well as health and safety around babies and children.
You also have access to simulation baby dolls and will gain experience in using sensory toys and child-focused activities.
Designed for students aged 16–19, a T Level combines 80% classroom-based learning with 20% work placement experience, with an exciting local employer.
By the time you complete a T Level, you will have experienced Early Years first-hand, leaving you well prepared for university, higher-level apprenticeships or skilled employment.
We caught up with our T Level Education and Early Years students to hear what they love about their work placements, and why they’re so important.
If you’re passionate about working in Education, and making a difference in children’s lives, a Supporting Teaching and Learning course could be the perfect path for you.
We spoke to Sophia Theodorou, Assistant Deputy Manager at EKC Broadstairs Nursery, about the positive impact of dedicated students over the last ten years.
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
Come along to EKC Broadstairs College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see if the course is right for you.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
We offer part time courses accessible to Adults aged 19+ that are looking to begin a career in the Education and Early Years sector or expand upon their skills after entering the industry.
Find out more about our offerings.
“Completing a T Level is a far less time-restrictive way of learning than sixth form, and that suits me better.
“The tutors have given me more confidence in achieving my goals.
“I also appreciate that the course teaches us a wide range of transferable and industry specific skills for the work place.”
“I chose to study a T Level at Broadstairs College because it opens up so many more opportunities than traditional A levels.
“I’ve always known I wanted to work with children so I figured this course would be the ideal stepping stone to get me where I want to be.”
“I chose this course because I’ve always wanted to work in Early Years.
“Completing a T Level is a great opportunity as it is a direct route to university, but also can lead to great job options if you decide not to continue to Higher Education.”
