CACHE Level 2 Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Course Overview

You’ll gain and understanding of the principles and values underpinning the care, learning and development sector.  Discover everything from the way adults can help babies; children and young people develop, to the importance of play in children's learning.

Pre-requisites

No previous experience required to access this course.  However, you must be over 16 to register for the CACHE award.

Qualification

CACHE Certificate in Children’s Care, Learning & Development

Support and benefits

• Access to a dedicated tutor and student advisors to guide you through your studies
• Complimentary textbook
• Study materials in modules so you can learn at your own pace

Course Code

A65

Hours of study

12 months / 210 hours

Technical requirements and fees

CACHE registration and test centre fees are additional to course fees.  Assessment centre are in mainland UK only.  A formal placement is not required however you may find it useful to have access to a childcare setting, even if on a voluntary basis.

Key topics

• Principles and Values Underpinning the Care, Learning and Development Sector

Explore the values and principles of the sector and learn how these are interpreted throughout all work with babies, children and young people.

• Supporting the Provision of Safe and Effective Childcare Environments

Learn how to care for children’s health and safety, as well as their physical needs. Discover how to act in the event of an accident or an emergency, or when a child is ill. Explore procedures for safeguarding and protecting children. Gain the skills to support the provision of effective and high quality childcare environments.

• Supporting Children and Young Person Development

Explore the pattern of development of babies, children and young people, and learn how to support them at different stages of development. Discover how to contribute to the planning of activities that meet their developmental needs. Examine the key issues in working with other professionals and agencies, and consider how to refer any concerns.

• Supporting Children’s Play and Learning

Consider the importance of play for learning and development, and learn how to effectively contribute to the play environment. Explore ways of supporting children’s learning within early education.

Outline

You’ll complete one assessment for each of the four units, meaning that you will sit four assessments in total.

Assessment Breakdown

• Assessment 1: an assignment set by CACHE and marked by your tutor
• Assessment 2: 25 multiple choice questions set and marked by CACHE and which must be completed at a CACHE accredited testing centre. The assessment will be completed on a computer.
• Assessment 3: an assignment set by CACHE and marked by your tutor
• Assessment 4: an assignment set by CACHE and marked by your tutor

Notes

ICS will provide you with a sample multiple choice question paper, helping you to prepare for Assessment 2.

Please be aware that for Assessment 2 you will be required to pay an assessment fee.