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The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is a well-rounded qualification aimed at preparing learners for a fulfilling career in early years education. This program provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain an understanding of children up to 7 years of age. The diploma meets the Department for Education (DfE) criteria for Early Years Educators and covers essential topics such as safeguarding, child development, and communication in early years settings. With a mandatory minimum of 300 hours of work placement, learners also gain hands-on experience, ensuring they are fully prepared to enter the workforce. This qualification opens doors to a variety of roles in early years education and supports further study progression in leadership and specialized childcare areas.
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The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) is designed for individuals who are:
Graduates of the Diploma are qualified for various roles within the early childhood education and care sector. Some potential job opportunities include:
NCFE is an international, educational awarding organization that designs, develops, and certifies diverse, recognized qualifications and awards in the UK. It’s a registered educational charity that has been dedicated to learning for over 150 years.
NCFE originally stood for Northern Council for Further Education, but it dropped its full name in the 1990s. Now known simply as NCFE. It’s the UK’s longest-established awarding body, as well as one of the UK’s fastest-growing, which means it’s highly respected for its professionalism and quality.
Unit Name | Unit Credit |
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Introduction to the role of the early years educator | |
Holistic child development | |
Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) | |
Effective communication in an early year setting | |
Safeguarding and welfare requirements | |
Health, wellbeing and safety | |
Promoting an effective early year’s curriculum | |
Assessment of children’s learning and development | |
Understanding play for holistic development and learning | |
Partnership working |
Learners have the opportunity to further enhance their qualifications by pursuing options such as the Level 3 Award for Special Educational Needs Coordinators in Early Years Settings or the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England), which focuses on children and young people’s management. Additionally, they can explore various other higher-level certifications in early years education to expand their career prospects.
UK quality education with courses designed and taught by professionals in the field.