Build a foundation for your future in childhood education and childcare whilst developing the skills needed to work with children.
Education and Early Years
Full time courses
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Get Industry Experience
You will benefit from structured work placements, which are an integral part of your qualification.
Extensive links with local employers provides access to placement opportunities and real-life training in nurseries and schools.
Training Nursery
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.
Events, Trips and Social Action
As an Early Years student at EKC Dover College, you’ll take part in a range of exciting opportunities working with children.
From storytime sessions with local nurseries, to custom activity days with a local school, you’ll develop skills, refine your workshops, and showcase your experience in professional settings.
Meet our Lecturer
Tanya Foy
As a key member of the Early Years team, Tanya has built strong relationships with local schools and nurseries throughout her career, creating valuable opportunities for students in the local area.
Learn more in the video or on our blog about what she can bring to students and how she can help them start a career in the Educational and Early Years sectors.
How you apply for a course at EKC Dover College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our range of subject areas on our website and find a course that interests you.
Step 2 – Apply
Click ‘Apply’ and then follow the steps on the Kent Choices application portal.
Step 3 – Come to an Applicant Day
Come along to an Applicant Day in College, where you’ll discover what studying is like and if the course is right for you.
Career prospects
Example:
Nursery Education Teaching Professional
£
£30,680
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Nursery education teaching professionals care for and teach children up to the age of entry into primary school.
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Hear from our students
Ruby – Level 2 Early Years
Level 2 Early Years student, Ruby, took part in this year’s KFE4Skills competition, endorsed by WorldSkills UK.
We spoke to Ruby during the competition finals to learn more about this unique opportunity.
You can also learn more about the day on our news story.
Level 2 Early Years learners reflect on their journey
10 April 2025
We spoke to three students, Esther, Ruby, and Kayleigh, about their time studying Level 2 Early Years at EKC Dover College.
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