This qualification has been designed to allow progression to the NCFE Cache Technical Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings.
You will study many aspects of children's care, play, learning and development:
- Healthy living (PSD)
- Growth and development of young children
- Craft activities with young children
- Supporting babies to play
- Self-Development (PSD)
- Healthy eating for families
- Understanding learning and development through play
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Preparing for your next steps (PSD)
- Finding out about Forest Schools
- Science activities for young children
- Sharing learning experiences with children
This course is college based. You will be in college for up to 3 days per week which will include English and maths lessons.
NCFE Cache Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
To pass this qualification you will need to pass all units. All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods, and graded Pass or Fail.
You will undertake a minimum of 30 hours in a work placement with young children. A successful work placement will be essential in evaluating your suitability for employment in this sector.
Places are offered by interview depending on your predicted grades and a good reference from your current tutor.
You will usually require a minimum of two Grade 2 GCSE's, preferably including English.
You must be aged between 16 and 19 to enrol on this course.
You will have a positive school reference with good levels of attendance and punctuality.
All students working with children will need to have a Disclosure and Barring Security Check.
You will need to provide additional funds for a text book and uniform for college and work placement.
Educational trips are offered to enhance your learning on the course.
This qualification has been designed to allow progression to the NCFE Cache Technical Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings.
Blossomfield Campus
Sept-2024
Various
TBC
N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
CHAAB015BCF0
Full Time
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