Childcare

What will the course Cover?

The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification (QRN: 610/4164/6). This qualification sets the standards that all early years practitioners must meet to ensure that they are able to support and promote children’s early education and that children develop appropriately taking care to see that they are kept safe and healthy. The course promotes teaching and learning to make sure that children have the skills they need to start school with a broad range of knowledge. The CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) training course and subsequent qualification will enable you to enjoy a childcare work in partnership with colleagues, parents/carers or other professionals

Who is this course for?

This course is aimed at anyone considering a career in working with children from birth to reception class age.

What skills, knowledge or experience do I need to start this course?

There are no formal entry requirements for this course, but we would expect you to have substantial experience of working in an Early Years environment, or a relevant Level 2 qualification, before embarking on this course. You will need to have a good command of basic English, be at least 16 years of age, and be working or volunteering in a relevant childcare setting or settings

What should I be able to do by the end of the course?

You will be able to understand the following: Health and well-being: Support healthy lifestyles for children through the provision of food and nutrition, Promote healthy lifestyles for children through exercise, Support physical care routines for children, Promote children's emotional well-being, Understand how to support children who are unwell Legislation, frameworks and professional practice: Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare of children, Use legislation relating to the health and safety of children, Follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice, Working in partnership Play, development and learning for school readiness: Understand the value of play in early years, Plan, lead and review play opportunities which support children's learning and development ,Promote enabling play environments, Developing children's emergent literacy skills, Developing children's emergent mathematical skills, Support children's transition to school, Develop children's cognitive skills, Promote children's speech, language and communication, Promoting children's physical development, Promoting children's personal, social and emotional development, Support children with additional needs, Use observation, assessment and planning to promote the development of children, Use longitudinal studies to observe, assess and plan for children's needs Professional development: Engage in professional development

How is the course organised?

Classroom teaching at set times to study the theory element One-to-one tutorials as required. Research activities

What extra study or practice is expected outside of the class?

Homework will be set by your tutor. Assignments as set by NCFE-CACHE will need to be researched and submitted by deadline dates as set by the tutor. Set aside minimum 8 hours a week for study and complete assignments. You will be required to attend placement covering the following age range 0-5years. The total placement hours required is 350hours

How will my progress be assessed?

A portfolio task has to be completed for all of the units. The portfolio tasks are set by CACHE and internally marked Individual Learning Plan This course requires you to have a regular work placement in an appropriate childcare setting or settings. Your assessor will visit you at the setting to observe your practice minimum 2 times. You will also be required to have professional discussions.

What can I expect to go on to after this course?

On completion of your NCFECACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification, which has been assigned 65 credits on the QCF framework (QRN: 610/4164/6) you will be able to progress onto a foundation degree/higher education. Or once you have your Early Years Educator qualification you will have a full authorization to practice as an Early Years Educator. You will be able to work in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors doing things like: Nursery Nurse/Practitioner, Early Years Practitioner, Nursery Teacher, Home based childcarer, Nanny

Are there any other costs and what do I need to bring?

All assessment and registration costs are included in the course fee. You are expected to have a current DBS certificate. Writing materials- Pen, Colouring pencils, Rulers Paper and File Aprons and Scissors

What support is available?

Help with literacy or numeracy is available and the ESOL programme offers help for speakers of other languages. Additional support can be provided for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Student support sessions are available at all main centres. Details are available from the guide and from teaching or reception staff.