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cachezone access issue

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There is currently an intermittent issue with access to cachezone and qualifi. We are sorry for the inconvenience and are working to resolve this as soon as possible.

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Early Years competition review

Date: 05 April, 2013

The Early Years department held their first competition on Wednesday 13th March and it was a resounding success.

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CACHE Board of Trustees announces appointment of new Chief Executive

Date: 02 April, 2013

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Have your say about the new Early Years Educator qualifications

Date: 28 February, 2013

The Government has published its response to Professor Nutbrown's proposals and they are consulting on the development of the new Early Years Educator qualifications.

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CACHE welcomes the Government's proposals to raise the status and quality of early years practitioners in England.

Date: 29 January, 2013

Today, the Government published its response to Professor Nutbrown's proposals.

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CACHE seeking new Chief Executive as Richard Dorrance announces retirement

Date: 28 January, 2013

CACHE is recruiting for the position of Chief Executive, after Richard Dorrance announced his plans to retire in 2013.

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Guidelines for Tests in Severe Weather

Date: 21 January, 2013

There are some timetabled tests taking place this week and due to the weather conditions you may have some learners who are not able to sit, or your schools or colleges may be closed etc.

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End of Life Qualifications

Date: 17 January, 2013

For those of you who offer or are thinking of offering our End of Life qualifications the Sectors Skills Council Skills for Care are offering FREE events to showcase quality learning and development opportunities in end of life care.

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CACHE launch new international hub on our website

Date: 11 January, 2013

CACHE is delighted to announce the launch of the international page on our website, which provides advice and guidance on how to become an international CACHE Centre.

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CACHE launches four new Health qualifications

Date: 09 January, 2013

We are delighted to announce the addition of four new Health qualifications to our portfolio, all of which are now available for registrations.

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Charity Fundraising at CACHE

Date: 29 November, 2012

CACHE is proud of its charitable record. Throughout the year, staff at CACHE have taken part in many fundraising events for charity.

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Level 2 Award for Child Development and Care (NQF): open for registrations September 2013!

Date: 22 November, 2012

The CACHE Level 2 Award in Child Development and Care (NQF) will be open for registrations next September. Full details and Key Facts are now available on the qualification web page.

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Higher Level Apprenticeship in Care Leadership and Management (England) now available for registrations

Date: 12 November, 2012

CACHE are pleased to announce that Centres can now register learners on the Higher Level Apprenticeship in Care Leadership and Management (England).

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CACHE seeking new Chief Executive as Richard Dorrance announces retirement

Date: 22 October, 2012

CACHE is recruiting for the postition of Chief Executive, after Richard Dorrance announced his plans to retire in 2013.

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November Training Days Programme - Book Now!

Date: 22 October, 2012

Are you delivering CACHE QCF qualifications and need further support? Our Training Days are a great resource and you'll have the opportunity to network with fellow CACHE Centres on the day.

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CACHE Offers SQA Functional Skills as part of Apprenticeships

Date: 10 October, 2012

CACHE and the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) have signed a partnership agreement, including SQA Functional Skills qualifications as part of the CACHE Apprenticeship package.

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Funding for CACHE Health Qualifications

Date: 08 October, 2012

CACHE are delighted to announce that our new suite of Level 2 and Level 3 Health qualifications have been confirmed by the Skills Funding Agency as fundable for learners aged 19 and over.

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London Training Days Available this October - Book Now!

Date: 27 September, 2012

Attending a CACHE Training Day is a great forum to network and gain invaluable information on delivering our qualifications.

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New CACHE Podcast - Continuing Professional Development

Date: 17 September, 2012

We are pleased to announce that our latest podcast on Continuing Professional Development is now available on Cachezone.

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Walford  & North Shropshire College - CACHE Learner Achievement

Date: 06 September, 2012

Learner of the Year

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CACHE Health Qualifications Available for Registration

Date: 04 September, 2012

We are delighted to announce that CACHE has now moved in to Health.

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NQF Registration End Date Reminder

Date: 23 August, 2012

We would like to remind you that the NQF qualifications below have a learner registration end date of 31st December, 2012.

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Important information for Centres wishing to register learners on Key Skills

Date: 14 August, 2012

Several Centres have enquired as to whether they are still able to register learners on Key Skills as part of an apprenticeship. To clarify, from 1st October 2012 learners will no longer be able to register on Key Skills as part of an apprenticeship.

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Qualification Withdrawal

Date: 08 August, 2012

CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice 500/3131/6

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UPDATE - CACHE Health Qualifications

Date: 03 August, 2012

We are pleased to announce the introduction of CACHE Health qualifications to complement our portfolio of Care and Health and Social Care qualifications.

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Units and qualifications for the unemployed

Date: 26 July, 2012

Unit delivery trials will not continue in 2012/13 but learners currently enrolled will be supported until completion of their course(s).

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CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Children's Care, Learning and Development (Management) (Wales) (QCF) Accreditation

Date: 25 July, 2012

We're delighted to annouce this qualification has now received accreditation (QRN: 600/6259/9)

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New Level 5 Qualification Accredited

Date: 18 July, 2012

We're delighted to announce that the following qualification has been accredited by Ofqual as a regulated qualification: CACHE Level 5 Certificate in Managing Services to Support End of Life and Significant Life Events (QCF) (QRN: 600/6168/6).

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Transition from Early Years to Playwork

Date: 13 July, 2012

CACHE is pleased to announce that SkillsActive and the Teaching Agency have confirmed that the Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (QCF) (with the Early Learning and Childcare pathway) and the NNEB

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Government announcement of the new 16-19 Study Programmes

Date: 10 July, 2012

The Department for Education (DfE) released their response on 2nd July to the consultation on 16-19 Study Programmes that was conducted at the end of 2011 following the publication of the Wolf Report.

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