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To apply for a course at EDC, use our course finder to find the perfect one for you! You can view all of our available courses below, or use our filtering system to search by location, age, subject area and more.

Just give the course you’re interested in a click, find the apply button, and submit your application when you’re ready.

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Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 2025-26

The course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge to work in an early years setting.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Adult

Fancy a career in early years? This course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age, with applied knowledge in the early years, 0-5 years. The qualification content meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 2 full and relevant criteria for a Level 2 Early Years Practitioner in the workforce.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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T Level in Education & Childcare 2025-27

The T Level in Education and Childcare course is a new and exciting opportunity designed in partnership with employers in the sector. It promotes the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment or higher-level technical training or education.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    T Level
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Derwent Autism Provision Individualised Programme 2025-26

Our Derwent Autism Provision supports learners with Autism with a personalised programme for every learner, designed to ensure that learner's growth and development while they study at our Houghall campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 24 (SEND)
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    Part Time
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    SEND
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Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools

This course provides an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to start their journey of working or volunteering in schools. It covers areas such as how to support the well-being of a child or young person and child and young person development. It prepares learners for further learning and training whilst developing an understanding of the teaching and learning environment in a school setting.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings January 2026

This course is designed for anyone who is considering a career in an early years setting, this could also include parents and volunteers who would like to play a part in early years settings such as pre-schools.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Early Years Practitioner

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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education