NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) plus GCSE Maths and English

Course Codes

OSC1362 / OSC1363

Become a fully qualified nursery nurse with this NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) plus GCSE Maths and English course.

Fully accredited and nationally recognised NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification.
Become a fully qualified early years educator/practitioner, also known as a nursery nurse, ready to enter the workplace.
Study alongside your work or placement in an early years setting.
Achieve the GCSE qualifications in Maths and English you'll need to work in an early year's setting.
Assessor visit included and organised by us around your schedule.
Earn 32 UCAS points to support your higher education application if you wish to progress your studies beyond this course.
FREE access to the CACHE Alumni membership for two years when you enrol on your course.

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This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) qualification will prepare you to become an early year’s educator or practitioner, which is also known as a nursery nurse.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, you can apply for roles as early year’s practitioner and educator roles in an early year’s settings in which you will be working with children aged from birth to five years of age.

The course covers the health and wellbeing of children and their learning, play, and development to prepare them for school. You will also study the legislation, frameworks, and professional practice involved in working in an early year’s setting.

You will also earn 32 UCAS points once you have successfully completed your course which can be used to support your application to study a related higher education degree.

This NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) plus GCSE Maths and English bundle course will allow you to achieve the GCSE Maths and English Level 2 qualifications you need to work as an early year’s educator/practitioner or nursery nurse.

Course Duration

Up to two years.

Course Outcome

You will receive your NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) certificate as well as your GCSE Maths and English qualifications.

Entry Requirements

You must be 16 years of age. You will also need to have a placement in an early years setting in mainland England with support from a workplace mentor.

Assessment

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator): Tutor-marked assignments and workplace observations. GCSE Maths and English: written exams and a spoke exam.

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce Early Years Educator

Unit 1 (L/505/9300): Support healthy lifestyles for children through the provision of food and nutrition - GLH 20
Unit 2 (A/505/9809): Promote healthy lifestyles for children through exercise - GLH 8
Unit 3 (M/505/9810): Support physical care routines for children - GLH 15
Unit 4 (T/505/9811): Promote children’s emotional wellbeing - GLH 14
Unit 5 (A/505/9812): Understand how to support children who are unwell - GLH 19

Unit 1 (F/505/9813): Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection, and welfare of children - 21 GLH
Unit 2 (J/505/9814): Use legislation relating to the health and safety of children - GLH 20
Unit 3 (L/505/9815): Follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice - GLH 21
Unit 4 (R/505/9816): Working in partnership - GLH 15
Unit 5 (F/505/9830): Engage in professional development - GLH 15

Unit 1 (Y/505/9817): Understand the value of play in early years - GLH 20
Unit 2 (D/505/9818): Plan, lead and review play opportunities which supports children’s learning and development - GLH 22
Unit 3 (H/505/9819): Promote enabling play environments - GLH 16
Unit 4 (Y/505/9820): Developing children’s emergent literacy skills - GLH 25
Unit 5 (D/505/9821): Developing children’s emergent mathematical skills - GLH 34
Unit 6 (H/505/9822): Support children’s transition to school - GLH 17
Unit 7 (K/505/9823): Develop children’s cognitive skills - GLH 20
Unit 8 (M/505/9824): Promote children’s speech, language and communication - GLH 21
Unit 9 (A/505/9826): Promoting children’s physical development - GLH 19
Unit 10 (T/505/9825): Promoting children’s personal, social and emotional development - GLH 23
Unit 11 (F/505/9827): Support children with additional needs - GLH 30
Unit 12 (J/505/9828): Use observation, assessment and planning to promote the development of children - GLH 37
Unit 13 (L/505/9829): Use longitudinal studies to observe, assess and plan for children’s needs - GLH 34

Assessment

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator).

All units are internally assessed. This course requires an assessment of your practical skills within your working environment. Methods of assessment could include:

Direct observation of practice
Witness evidence when directed by the sector skills assessment strategy
Professional discussion
Reflection on own practice in real work situations
Written assignments

Your written assignments will be submitted via email to your tutor for marking.

GCSE Mathematics

To achieve a GCSE in Foundation Mathematics you will be assessed across the four sections. Please note, the highest grade you can achieve is Grade 5. If you wish to study Higher Mathematics instead, please contact us. Components will be assessed by three paper-based examinations. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below.

GCSE English Language

To achieve your GCSE English Language qualification, you will be assessed across all units. There are two paper-based examinations and a spoken language assessment. A more detailed breakdown of the assessment details is provided below.

Course duration

You will have up to 24 months to complete all three courses in this package. This allows you to work at your own pace. You will also need to complete 350 placement hours, across three age ranges (birth to 1 year 11 months; 2 to 2 years 11 months; 3 to 5 years).

Study method

You will study your courses by distance learning, which will enable you to take control of your studies. You can study at your own pace from a place that suits you. All your learning materials will be posted or emailed to you online, depending on the learning method you choose. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only ever a click away.

Course outcome

Once you have successfully completed your assignments and workplace observations, you will receive your NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator). A certificate will be provided to you as recognition of your achievement.

Once you have passed your GCSE exams, you will also receive your GCSE Maths and English 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 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 next?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to progress to roles such as:

Practitioner in a reception class in a primary school
Assistant in a children’s centre
Practitioner in a nursery school
Pre-school worker

Type: Written examination
Duration: one hour
Weighting: 33⅓% of the GCSE
Total marks: 80
Assessed: Content from all parts of the course
Assessment type: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems

Type: Written examination
Duration: one hour
Weighting: 33⅓% of the GCSE
Total marks: 80
Assessed: Content from all parts of the course
Assessment type: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems

Type: Written examination
Duration: one hour
Weighting: 33⅓% of the GCSE
Total marks: 80
Assessed: Content from all parts of the course
Assessment type: A mix of question styles, from short, single-mark questions to multi-step problems

What’s assessed

Section A: Reading – one literature fiction text

Section B: Writing – descriptive or narrative writing

Assessment

Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total marks: 80 marks
Weighting: 50% of GCSE

Questions

Reading (40 marks / 25% – one single text)

one short form question (one x four marks)
two longer form questions (two x eight marks)
one extended question (one x 20 marks)

Writing (40 marks / 25%)

One extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)

What’s assessed

Section A: Reading – one non-fiction text and one literary non-fiction text

Section B: Writing – writing to present a viewpoint

Assessment

written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total marks: 80 marks
Weighting: 50% of GCSE

Questions

Reading (40 marks / 25% – two linked texts)

One short form question (one x four marks)
Two longer form questions (one x eight marks, and one x twelve marks)
One extended question (one x 16 marks)

Writing (40 marks / 25%)

One extended writing question (24 marks for content, 16 marks for technical accuracy)

Non-examination assessment: spoken language

What’s assessed

Presenting
Responding to questions and feedback
Use of Standard English

You will need to be at least 16 years of age to enrol on this course. You will need to have a placement in an early years setting in mainland England with support from a workplace mentor. Students also must have basic IT skills and be fluent in English.

All units for the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) are internally assessed. This course requires an assessment of your practical skills within your working environment. Methods of assessment could include:

Direct observation of practice
Witness evidence when directed by the sector skills assessment strategy
Professional discussion
Reflection on own practice in real work situations
Written assignments

Students will be visited by an assessor three times during the duration of the course as part of the overall assessment.

The GCSE courses are assessed by external exams. If you choose to add on your exams, we will book these for you. If you don’t add on your exams, you will be responsible for booking and paying for these exams. Please note, the highest grade you can achieve in GCSE Foundation Mathematics is grade 5. If you wish to study Higher Mathematics instead, please contact us.

Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
Dedicated student support from our student services team.
Workplace assessments required to complete the course.
Course materials with learning activities.
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 XO Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
FREE CACHE Alumni membership for two years.
A study pack including a pen, study planner, and notebook*.

* Not included with the online study option

Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering, or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. The recommended number of placement hours for this course is 350 hours. It is important that your work placement is across the age range from birth to five years old. It is essential you secure a placement that can provide you with a suitably qualified level three mentor. An assessor will also need to sign off any additional evidence that you provide for your assessment relating to your placement.

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.