Education and Early Years

[Updated 13/01/26]

Please read more below for the latest updates on the Education and Early Years T Level. 

New resources now available 

We’ve launched new resources for Generation 2 of the Education and Early Years T Level. These  include five comprehensive session packs to support the effective delivery of: 

• Element 2: Supporting education 

• 2.5 Theoretical and pedagogical approaches and their application within education. 

Resources are available from the qualification page. For more information on the resources, coverage, and pricing, please refer to the resources factsheet, available on the qualification page under the ‘qualification details’ section. 

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Early Years Educator (EYE) Assignment 2, Part 1: support for competencies (Generation 1 and Generation 2 qualifications) 

Competency guidance  

To support you and your students to prepare for this assignment, we’ve created a guidance document to answer some common queries about the criteria and provide some practical tips. 

If you have any questions on the above, please contact our team via email at [email protected].   

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Assessment windows opening (Generation 1 qualification) 

The assessment window for the Early Years Educator assignment 2 part 2, and Assisting Teaching assignment 2, opens on Monday 2 February and closes on Friday 15 May (as mentioned in the Key Dates Schedule). Please visit our moderation webpage for more information.   

Useful reminders   

• The latest tutor guides can be found on the T Level in Education and Early Years qualification page. Please ensure you’re using the marking bands within the most up to date tutor guide for the OS.    

• You should use the student evidence upload checklists provided by your moderator to ensure you submit the required documentation from students by the agreed deadlines.   

• You must make sure all students’ schedules of assessment are kept up to date and if there are any changes with placements, the details must be updated immediately to allow as much notice as possible to your moderator.  

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Events 

Education and Early Years T Level conference – sign up now! 

Join us at our Education and Early Years T Level conference in July 2026, which will bring together professionals from across education and industry to:  

• hear from expert speakers, who'll share updates from across the sector, innovative ideas and real-life examples 

• take part in interactive workshops designed to offer practical tips, hands-on activities, and useful strategies 

• meet and connect with peers to share best practice and explore common challenges.  

📅 Date: 1 July 2026  📍 Venue: Radisson Hotel, York  🎟️ Tickets: limited places available – sign up now! 

You can apply for remission funding from the Education and Training Foundation (ETF) for up to three members of staff to attend this event. Your school or college will receive £400 funding per person for your attendance and participation on the day. For more information on how to apply for funding, please log into your ETF account. 

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Education and Early Years student conference: The professional education and early years educator 

 Prepare your learners for success in their placements and future careers by enrolling them in our upcoming Education and Early Years student conference, where they'll gain vital skills and knowledge by hearing from professionals from across education and childcare. Taking place on Thursday 12 February online, you don’t want to miss this one! 

Sign you and your students up now