NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings

Prepare for a fulfilling career in early years and primary education with our NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate program. Explore key principles and practices in child development, education and safeguarding. Gain practical experience through placements in early years settings and primary schools. This comprehensive program equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to support children's learning and development effectively. Whether you aspire to become a teaching assistant, nursery practitioner, or early years educator, this certificate is your pathway to success in the rewarding field of working with children.

This qualification covers a range of key subject areas that provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to care for and educate children aged between 0 and 11 years 11 months old. What else do I need to know? This qualification has a minimum requirement of 120 work placement hours. However, we recommend learners undertake at least 200 work placement hours. As you will be working with children you will need to have a clearance form which is called a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) in order to ensure the safety of the vulnerable children and young adults that you will come into contact with. Please discuss this with your interviewing tutor.

This qualification is made up of 6 units assessed through assignments. There are no external exams included in this qualification. Two placements are required to be completed, one in a nursery setting and one in a school with a placement visit in each. There is also a mandatory Professional Skills Record (PSR) which must be completed during the work placement.

You will need 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above. However, if you have a keen interest in the subject and commitment to succeed, your entry requirements will be discussed at your course discussion appointment.

This qualification allows progression onto Level 3 Early Years Educator qualifications and other Level 3 qualifications relating to Childcare, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning. Learners can also progress in the workplace in job roles, such as: Nursery AssistantClassroom AssistantPreschool Assistant.