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

The qualification is internally assessed and graded by a pass/merit/distinction.

Learners will be required to submit assignments to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding.  There is also a mandatory Professional Skills Record (PSR) which must be completed during the work placement. This is a portfolio of evidence which is compiled by leaners in their industry placement. An observation of the learners by an occupationally competent Tutor/Assessor will be required.

The qualification allows learners to progress onto the Level 3 T Level TQ in Education and Childcare (Early Years Educator) which then enables learners to access Higher Education or progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as:

• Early Years Educator
• Practitioner in day nurseries
• Practitioner in nursery schools
• Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools
• Pre-school worker
• Home based child carer
• Nanny

Learners will be required to obtain a clear DBS.

While completing this qualification, learners may develop the knowledge, understanding and essential skills employers look for in their employees. These range from familiar skills, such as team working, independent learning, problem solving, and using your own initiative, and other expected work practices, such as:

• exemplary attendance and punctuality both in college and on placement (95-100%)
• appropriate behaviour, including non-use of mobile phones in class and at placement
• appropriate dress in the workplace, including always wearing identity lanyards
• respectfully communicating with placement and college staff and peers
• supporting others; children in placement and others in college
• personal good manners and self-presentation
• understanding work practices and how internal and external roles function within a school and college organisation.

*Depending on qualifications, learners may be able to access NCFE CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings if they do not meet the Level 2 entry requirements.

For students aged 16-18 who have not yet achieved a grade 4 in Maths or English, these subjects will be included in your timetable along with your main course. Improving your skills in Maths and English is essential, as these qualifications open doors to further study and career opportunities.

Our teaching team will work with you to help you achieve the grades you need, building confidence in these key areas to support your future success.

All 16-18 students must study maths and/or English as part of their main study programme, there is no option to study maths and/or English on its own.