This is a full-time qualification that has been developed to meet the needs of today’s childcare workforce. Industry respected, this course bears the NCFE CACHE hallmark of excellence.
Upon achievement of this qualification learners will be able to enter the workforce as fully qualified Early Years Educators or access Higher Education.
Excellent links between the department and a wide range of local Early Years Providers enables students to successfully carry out the practical requirements for this course. A four day educational visit to Disneyland Paris ensures students experience the wider application of their studies beyond the classroom.
5 GCSEs 9 – 4. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will be considered on an individual basis.
• Unit 1 – Child development from conception to seven years
• Unit 2 – Children’s health and well-being
• Unit 3 – Providing safe environments for children
• Unit 4 – Child health
• Unit 5 – Play and learning
• Unit 6 – Understanding children’s additional needs:
• Unit 7 – Observation, assessment and planning:
• Plus: Unit 16 – Students will need to produce an extensive portfolio of evidence from their time in placement
• Controlled assessment 1 – A 5000 word assignment that is externally set and marked.
• Unit 9 – Supporting emergent literacy
• Unit 10 – Supporting emergent mathematics
• Unit 11 – Preparing for school readiness
• Unit 12 – International perspectives
• Unit 13 – Reflective practice for professional development:
• Unit 14 – Professional partnerships in early years
• Controlled Assessment 2 – A 5000 word assignment that is externally set and marked.
The Examination Board for this course is NCFE CACHE.