NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (England)

In all our childcare courses, you'll learn about the growth and development of young children, job roles within Early Years Education and how to provide activities to help children develop. You will also gain personal learning skills, an awareness of equality, health and safety, and communication. Learners receive great tuition and support throughout the course, which will include a variety of coursework and case studies. At higher levels, learners focus on safeguarding the welfare of children, exploring how early learning and healthy diet play an important role in the developmental, emotional and physical wellbeing of children, as well as exploring the various accident prevention and fire safety methods. At Level 3, you'll learn how to meet all of the physical, social, and emotional needs of children under 5 whilst also gaining knowledge of how best to work with children aged 5-7. You'll explore how to support a healthy lifestyle through nutrition and exercise, how to promote children's speech and language skills, as well as gaining other vital knowledge regarding safeguarding and health and safety legislation.

The Level 3 childcare qualification is the leading standard in early years' education. Set against the Early Years Foundation Stages (EYFS) framework, it provides key training to work with children below the age of 5, as well as an in-depth understanding of youngsters up to 7 years old. For those looking to train in Early Years Education, this is the ideal qualification.

Through small and large group discussions, case studies, scenario cards, role play, working in pairs and triad groups for skills practice, observation, practical tasks, creative activities and individual reflection exercises including a personal learning journal.

These courses are assessed by an online assessment and a portfolio of work based evidence.

Learners who complete their courses can progress directly to courses at higher levels of study or transfer to the workforce to pursue a career in Early Years Education. Higher level courses may help learners secure supervisory or management positions.

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