CACHE L1 Diploma in Caring for Children – 2

Students will require 2 GCSEs at grade 2/3 (E) or above (including English Language).

Mature students will be required to show that they can work at Literacy Entry 3 or above. Work experience in a childcare setting is desirable.

Conditional Offer: Subject to exam results, references and a suitability to work within the education and childcare sector.

Please apply online (via the green button) and the College will contact you shortly.

You will study 13 units: Listening and talking to young children/Growth and development/ Respecting young children/Human growth and development/ Healthy eating for families/Healthy living/Sharing learning experiences with young children/Finding out about Forest Schools/Preparing for your next steps/Supporting babies to play/Musical activities for young children/Practical health and safety when with young children/Craft activities for young children.

You will also undertake work experience in a pre-school setting starting in Term 2.

Assessment is through coursework, practical work experience and assessment.

Please ensure you bring a handwritten personal statement of approximately 200 words to your interview, stating why you would like to work in the Childcare sector.

What qualifications could I achieve?
CACHE L1 Diploma in Caring for Children

There will be additional costs for:
study materials, travel costs to and from your placement, Disclosure & Barring Service and text books

You may be able to progress to the CACHE Level 2 Early Years Educator (QCF), subject to assessment. The Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children is not a formal qualification for working with children.