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NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings  

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Course Summary

Course Code: EWM1D40Y24 

Start Date: Monday 03 March 2025 

Start Time and Lesson Duration: 09:30 for 5.5 hours

Duration: 10 lessons over 5 week(s)

Location: ACL Colchester  

Fee: Funding May Be Available    Help 

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Description

This qualification will allow learners to gain a basic knowledge of childcare in early years environments. This includes the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers, and the importance of developing links in the local community. The qualification considers childcare and development from birth–5 years 11 months. It is aimed at learners, parents and volunteers wishing to participate in the provision made by early years environments, such as pre-schools.
To complete the Award, learners must achieve 6 credits from the following units:
The value of play for babies and young children
Management and organisation in an early years setting
Introduction to community development in early years settings

Examinations Venue Disclaimer
For Live Online courses, alternative examination arrangements are in place, exams will be undertaken remotely. For courses in centre. please note, you may be required to travel to an alternative ACL Centre when taking your examination or assessment. This will be communicated to you at the earliest opportunity.

What Qualification/level is this course?
This is an NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate

Who is this course for?
It is aimed at learners, parents and volunteers wishing to participate in the provision made by early years environments, such as pre-schools.

Entry requirements
There are no formal qualification requirements, but learners will undertake an initial assessment to determine the appropriate level.

What can I expect to learn?
This qualification will allow learners to gain a basic knowledge of childcare in early years environments. This includes the value of play, roles and responsibilities of carers and volunteers, and the importance of developing links in the local community. The qualification considers childcare and development from birth to 5 years 11 months. It is aimed at learners, parents and volunteers wishing to participate in the provision made by early years environments, such as pre-schools.

How will I learn?
Classroom sessions with full tutor support and guidance, group/individual learning activities.

How will I know how well I am doing?
Assessment is through submission of evidence in a portfolio to demonstrate that the requirements are met to a relevant standard.

Will I need to do any work at home?
Complete research, reading and home study.

What will I need to provide?
Pen/pad of paper for taking notes.

Are there any other costs?
There are no other costs in addition to the course fee.

What can I do next?
The tutor will be happy to support and guide learners towards courses that will compliment current skills, needs, interests and current job role.

Further information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7635. The National Careers Service provides information, advice, and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training, and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Location

ACL Colchester  
Barrack Street  
Colchester
Essex  
CO1 2LR  

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