CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice
Who is the qualification aimed at?
It is designed for members of the workforce who work face-to-face with children from birth to five years old in regulated settings in England.
What are the entry requirements?
Learners must be at least 18 years of age.
What does the qualification cover?
It updates existing experience so that learners are competent to deliver the government's Early Years Foundation Stage.
What age range is covered?
Birth to five years.
How is it assessed?
Assessment is work-based and includes observations, walk and talk and a reflective task.
Are practical placements required?
Learners will already be working as employees, volunteers or students or undertaking work placements under the guidance of qualified practitioners.
How long does the qualification take to complete?
120 guided learning hours.
Which job roles are learners qualified to undertake on completion of this qualification?
This qualification is intended to support learners in their current job role.
What related qualifications can learners progress to?
This is not a full level 3 qualification but is a valuable route of professional development for practitioners at both Level2 and Level 3.
This qualification is on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).
QCA accreditation number: 500/3101/6
A learners experience
"When the Early Years Foundation Stage was launched, we really wanted to do some formal training that would really make a difference in our setting,” says Sally Pearse from Tinsley Children's Centre in Sheffield. They chose the CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice which Sally says "has helped build confidence and brought us together as a team."
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