CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children

Course Code

CACHE017

Boost your knowledge and skills in childcare with this CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children.

Gain a nationally recognised CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children qualification to kick-start your career
FREE access to the CACHE Alumni membership for two years when you enrol.
Study from home at your own pace.
Boost your career in childcare with this qualification.
This CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children is ideal for this just starting out in their career in childcare.

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This CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children qualification provides students with the knowledge and the skills needed to care for young children. Learn about a child’s growth, learning, and development.

Study the different ways that young children learn; understanding the technological, scientific, and musical activities that are suitable for different age ranges; and how interaction and play can build self-esteem in children.

This is a nested qualification, meaning you can choose to study either the award, certificate or diploma. You can then top up your level 1 certificate in caring for children to achieve a diploma qualification.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Course Duration

Up to one year

Course Outcome

NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children.

Study Hours

Approx. 250 hours

Patterns and stages of growth for children from birth up to 5 years and 11 months.
Factors that influence growth and development from birth up to 5 years and 11 months.
The importance of diet and exercise for children's growth and development.
Activities that promote children's physical development.
Ways to help children to develop their communication and language skills.
Ways to encourage children to play socially.

Health and safety guidance, symbols, or instructions on young children’s equipment and toys.
Health and safety instructions on cleaning materials that may be found in a house.
Health and safety rules, guidelines, or instructions when taking children out into the street and to the park.
Potential hazards to young children in the home.
Safety features to ensure young children stay safe in the home.
Safety equipment or controls which help to keep young children safe when going out for a walk, when in a car, and when in a children’s playground.
Fire safety equipment that is recommended to be in the house.
Possible fire hazards to young children and adults in a house.
Own actions to maintain a young child’s safety if there was fire in the house.

Ways to value children as individuals.
Reasons why children need to be respected as individuals.
Ways to communicate with children to ensure that they feel valued.
Behaviour that demonstrates respect and value of children.
Organisations that promote the rights of children.

Features of a setting that contributes to a positive learning environment.
How these features might help children to learn through the use of play activities and strategies.
Ways in which play can help children’s learning in developmental areas.
Example of stereotyping in play.
How a given set of materials, resources or activities can challenge stereotyping and discrimination.

Understand the support children need to gain confidence when playing.
Activities that will help improve a young child's confidence.
Learn to encourage expression through play.
How interaction and play can build self-esteem.

The different ways that young children learn.
Understanding the importance of identifying the different ways of learning.
Sensory aids to develop the learning of young children.
How to encourage children to take part.
Ways in which the natural world can support learning.

Why self-development and interest is important.
How self-development contributes to personal achievement.
Encouraging self-development, weaknesses, and strengths.

Recommend science activities for young children of different ages.
Understand why science activities support learning.
Learn the health and safety risks with science activities.
Help and advise young children with science activities.

Recognise activities and toys within technology for young children.
Understand which technology activities are suitable for each age range.
Identify intellectual, physical and language benefits of technology activities.

Creative musical activities and games for young children.
Understand which musical activities are suitable for each age range.
Identify the benefits of musical activities.
Encourage interaction within musical games and activities.

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required, so you can complete all assessments from home.

Course duration

This course will take approximately 250 hours to complete. You will receive a full year to complete the course, which is a lot more time than you will need. This allows you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines.

Study method

You will study this course through distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcome

Upon successful completion of your assignments, you will achieve an NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children.

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 works closely with employers and learners to ensure that learners 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.

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.

What's next?

After completing this nested qualification, you can choose to study either CACHE Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce or CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People.

Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
Dedicated student support from our student services team.
Course materials with learning activities.
FREE CACHE Alumni membership for two years.
Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
A free CV critique service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.

* Not included with the online study option

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.