OUR RANGE OF CHILDCARE COURSES
We offer a huge range of childcare courses and qualifications all designed to be studied online or with a study pack from home. Leading a busy life shouldn’t mean you miss out on the opportunity to learn, develop your career, and achieve your goals. Whether you’re juggling a job, looking after a family, or have other life commitments, with our range of distance learning courses you can study at your own pace, in your own time. Including courses in early years, child psychology, and teaching, here you’ll find out everything you need to know.
CACHE courses
The majority of the courses we offer within the childcare and education sector are CACHE qualifications.
Who are CACHE?
The Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education (CACHE) are the UK’s leading provider of vocational qualifications for those working within care and education. CACHE qualifications are recognised across the education and care industries and they are amongst the most well-known and respected
qualifications.
Our range of CACHE vocational qualifications are suitable for individuals involved in early years, education, childcare, and health and social care. All courses lead to a nationally recognised Ofqual regulated qualification and are accredited on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF). CACHE work closely with employers and learners to ensure that students have a progression route whether it’s into further study, a career, or university.
These qualifications have helped millions of people obtain the skills and knowledge they need to meet the professional standards required in the care, education, and health industries.
Types of CACHE qualifications
Certain CACHE qualifications are available as either an award, certificate, or diploma. These are known as nested qualifications. Nested qualifications allow learners to top up their previous studies in a subject to achieve the next qualification in the group. This allows learners to progress from the award to the certificate and then the diploma.
CACHE Alumni Membership
Once you have enrolled on your CACHE course, you will have access to the CACHE Alumni Membership for two years. CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the care, health and education industries, providing valuable resources and advice for your studies when working towards/with a CACHE qualification.
TQUK courses
Training Qualifications UK (TQUK) are another awarding body who endorses a number of our childcare and education-related courses. TQUK are an Ofqual regulated awarding body. They cover courses in first aid, health and safety, food safety, education and training.
TQUK courses are not official qualifications, but they are recognised by industry employers. Their courses are an ideal way to boost your knowledge in a specific subject and progress with your professional development. At the end of your TQUK course you will receive a certificate of achievement to demonstrate that you have completed a course which has provided you with knowledge relevant to your career.
EARLY YEARS COURSES
Our early years courses are ideal for those wanting to work with children from birth up to the age of five. These courses cover all you need to know about the development and care of younger children and are ideal for those wanting to work in early years settings such as nurseries and preschools, as well as those looking to become a childminder or nanny.
Browse our early years courses
CACHE Level 1 Award in Caring for Children
Single course
From £15.60 /month
or from £559 in full
CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children
Single course
From £17.58 /month
or from £639 in full
CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
Single course
From £19.07 /month
or from £699 in full
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Single course
From £15.60 /month
or from £559 in full
CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young Peoples Workforce
Single course
From £19.07 /month
or from £699 in full
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Home Based Childcare - Childminder Route
Single course
From £12.87 /month
or from £449 in full
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Home based Childcare - Nanny Route
Single course
From £12.87 /month
or from £449 in full
CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education
Single course
From £15.84 /month
or from £569 in full
Bestselling course!
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and EnglishBest value
Package course
From £63.70 /month
or from £2499 in full
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In this package, you'll get:
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) plus GCSE Maths and EnglishBest value
Package course
From £66.18 /month
or from £2599 in full
Save £-600.00 when you buy these courses as a package: £1,999.00 £2,599.00
In this package, you'll get:
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce Early Years Educator
Single course
From £51.30 /month
or from £1999 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £-500.00 if you purchase NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) plus Functional Skills Maths and English
- Save £-600.00 if you purchase NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) plus GCSE Maths and English
Nursery Management QLS Level 3
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £119.00 if you purchase Child Care and Nursery Management QLS Level 3
- Save £99.00 if you purchase Nursery Management and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3
Nursery Management and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £19.07 /month
or from £699 in full
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In this package, you'll get:
Child Care and Nursery Management QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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Child Care and Child PsychologyBest value
Package course
From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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Child Care and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3Best value
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From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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Child Care and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3Best value
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Child Care Level 3
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
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- Save £119.00 if you purchase Child Care and Nursery Management QLS Level 3
- Save £119.00 if you purchase Child Care and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3
- Save £99.00 if you purchase Child Care and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3
- Save £49.00 if you purchase Child Care and Child Psychology
Child Care Home Practitioners QLS Level 3
Single course
From £12.38 /month
or from £429 in full
Early Years Level 3
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £49.00 if you purchase Early Years and Child Psychology QLS Level 3
Early Years Level 4
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Early Years and Child Psychology QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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Teaching assistant and support work courses
Our teaching assistant and support worker courses are ideal for those looking to work in a support role in a school or college setting. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or you’re already working in education, our courses cover everything you need to know.
Browse our teaching assistant and support work courses
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges
Single course
From £16.59 /month
or from £599 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges and NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and LearningBest value
Package course
From £21.55 /month
or from £799 in full
Save £369.00 when you buy these courses as a package: £1,168.00 £799.00
In this package, you'll get:
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Single course
From £20.56 /month
or from £759 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £459.00 if you purchase NCFE CACHE Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
NCFE CACHE Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and LearningBest value
Package course
From £28.49 /month
or from £1079 in full
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In this package, you'll get:
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Single course
From £15.85 /month
or from £569 in full
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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Single course
From £21.05 /month
or from £779 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £459.00 if you purchase NCFE CACHE Level 2 and 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Single course
From £26.51 /month
or from £999 in full
NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges
Single course
From £16.59 /month
or from £599 in full
SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS COURSES
Courses in this section are for those wanting to work with those people with special educational needs. These courses are designed to provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to support those with additional needs effectively. You will have the opportunity to boost your professional development and expand your skillset through studying this range of courses.
Browse our special educational needs courses
CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities
Single course
From £16.10 /month
or from £579 in full
Speech Language and Communication in Schools Level 3
Single course
From £13.86 /month
or from £489 in full
Special Educational Needs SEN Level 3
Single course
From £9.89 /month
or from £329 in full
Bestselling course!
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £49.00 if you purchase Teaching Assistant and Special Education Needs QLS Level 3
Understanding Autism QLS Level 3
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £119.00 if you purchase Teaching Assistant and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3
- Save £119.00 if you purchase Teaching Assistant QLS Level 2 and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3
- Save £119.00 if you purchase Child Care and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3
Supporting Children and Young People with Autism QLS Level 3
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Teaching Assistant QLS Level 2 and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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In this package, you'll get:
Teaching Assistant and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3Best value
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From £18.57 /month
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Child Care and Understanding Autism QLS Level 3Best value
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From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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Children and young people’s wellbeing courses
Our courses here offer ways for you to expand your knowledge and skills to better support the wellbeing of the children and young people you work with on a daily basis.
Browse our children and young people's wellbeing courses
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
Single course
From £14.11 /month
or from £499 in full
Understanding Safeguarding Children QLS Level 3
Single course
From £12.38 /month
or from £429 in full
Managing Childrens Behaviour QLS Level 2
Single course
From £12.38 /month
or from £429 in full
Counselling Children and Adolescents QLS Level 4
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £397.00 if you purchase Counselling Studies QLS Level 4
Grief Counselling Level 3
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Understanding Abuse and Trauma QLS Level 2
Single course
From £12.38 /month
or from £429 in full
Child Psychology QLS Level 3
Single course
From £9.90 /month
or from £329 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £327.00 if you purchase Psychology Studies
- Save £49.00 if you purchase Teaching Assistant QLS Level 2 and Child Psychology QLS Level 3
- Save £49.00 if you purchase Child Care and Child Psychology
- Save £49.00 if you purchase Early Years and Child Psychology QLS Level 3
- Save £49.00 if you purchase Psychology and Child Psychology QLS Level 3
Child Care and Child PsychologyBest value
Package course
From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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In this package, you'll get:
Early Years and Child Psychology QLS Level 3Best value
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From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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Psychology and Child Psychology QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
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In this package, you'll get:
Teaching Assistant QLS Level 2 and Child Psychology QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £18.57 /month
or from £679 in full
Save £49.00 when you buy these courses as a package: £728.00 £679.00
In this package, you'll get:
Child Care and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £19.07 /month
or from £699 in full
Save £99.00 when you buy these courses as a package: £798.00 £699.00
In this package, you'll get:
Nursery Management and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3Best value
Package course
From £19.07 /month
or from £699 in full
Save £99.00 when you buy these courses as a package: £798.00 £699.00
In this package, you'll get:
Nutrition For Young Children QLS Level 3
Single course
From £11.63 /month
or from £399 in full
Save when you buy this course as part of a package:
- Save £99.00 if you purchase Nursery Management and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3
- Save £99.00 if you purchase Child Care and Nutrition for Young Children QLS Level 3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Looking to speak to an adviser?
We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.
Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance learning colleges. We provide a range of childcare courses that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.
We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable advisers that can help you choose the right childcare course for you.
Over the past 15 years, we’ve enrolled over 100,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!
Our advisers can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options, and get you enrolled over the telephone.
As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.
If you’d like to speak to a course adviser, simply complete the form here and you’ll get a call back at the requested time.