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:
01 Aug 2025
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Part-time

Fees:

Free

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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.

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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.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and enables progression onto our Level 1 Childcare course.