NCFE CACHE Entry Level Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children for Adults
Course Code: P292978
Key Information
Course type
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
31 Jul 2025
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Part-time
Fees:
Free
Gain a comprehensive introduction to the early years sector with our Entry Level Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children. This course is designed for adults looking to start a career in the early years and childcare industry.
Throughout your studies, you will receive regular feedback from your tutor and work towards a relevant industry specific qualification. You will also work on improving your digital skills.
There are no formal entry requirements, although a keen interest in childcare combined with a good understanding or written and spoken English language is essential.
This part time course is delivered at our Adult Learning Hub and 100% attendance is expected for the duration of the course. Continued non-attendance to any timetabled sessions may result in losing your place on the course.
You will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that you will need to progress into reqarding childcare positions. You will be assessed through a variety of ways including, activities, group work and completion of assignments, which will be presented through a portfolio of evidence. You will be assigned a tutor who will support you throughout your time in College and teaching staff will work closely with you to achieve planned learning goals. Our learning centres are equipped with modern resources that will support you to achieve positive outcomes and your qualification.
This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and enables progression onto our Level 1 Childcare course.
NCFE CACHE Entry Level Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children for Adults
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