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.
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.