NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)

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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)

£2740.00

£242 for 12 months

Ofqual Qualification Number: 610/4164/6

Awarding body: NCFE CACHE

Ideal for: Those looking to become a fully qualified Early Years Educator at Level 3.

Duration: 12 – 24 months

Can be Fast Tracked: Yes, for experienced practitioners

Practical Placement Required: Yes, there is a minimum requirement of 300 placement hours with a recommendation of 350 hours

UCAS Points: 32

Purpose of this Qualification: Become an outstanding early years educator, able to be counted as Level 3 qualified ratios in any early years setting.

Become so much more than qualified! Receive free access to Alpha Hub, our resource library in addition to your exceptional learning resources and ePortfolio whilst studying this qualification.

Take a look at the description of the qualification and overview of the units below with our information video in the additional information tab!

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The NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator) was introduced by NCFE CACHE in 2024 following the DfE review of the Early Years Educator criteria. It is perfect for those wishing to be a fully qualified early years practitioner with a licence to practice. Practitioners holding this qualification, alongside GCSE (or equivalent) in English and paediatric first aid, are able to count in the ratios of adults to children in the setting as a fully qualified early years educator.

This qualification has replaced the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) from 1 September 2024.

Through our unique blended delivery style, we are able to support you in building the strategies required to be a truly exceptional practitioner, guiding you through the steps it takes to create high impact early years environment whilst working alongside others as an outstanding early years educator.

Overview of the Qualification:

This qualification provides a licence to practice enabling you to enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator. It is full and relevant, Ofqual regulated and accredited by NCFE CACHE. It is a competence-based qualification (CBQ) with assessment focused on practice within an early years setting.

Qualification Structure:

This CBQ (Competence-based Qualification) has 10 units:

EYE L3 WF 1 – Introduction to the role of the early years educator (T/651/1390)

EYE L3 WF 2 – Holistic child development (Y/651/1391)

EYE L3 WF 3 – Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) (A/651/1392)

EYE L3 WF 4 – Effective communication in an early years setting (D/651/1393)

EYE L3 WF 5 – Safeguarding and welfare requirements (F/651/1394)

EYE L3 WF 6 – Health, wellbeing and safety (H/651/1395)

EYE L3 WF 7 – Promoting an effective early years curriculum (J651/1396)

EYE L3 WF 8 – Assessment of children’s learning and development (K/651/1397)

EYE L3 WF 9 – Understanding play for learning and holistic development (L/651/1398)

EYE L3 WF 10 – Partnership working (M/651/1399)

Assessment Methods: This qualification enables you to show case your practice using a broad range of assessment methods. From direct observation in your setting, to written assignments, photographs of work products you have created, reflective writing to show how you are taking on board your learning and implementing excellence throughout your work with the children and adults in your setting. We are confident you will not only grow as an outstanding professional, but also gain fantastic career opportunities as an early years professional.

Each unit contains a range of knowledge and practical work to enable you to learn and develop your skills and understanding throughout your studies.

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