CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children Part-Time

Care, Health and Early Learning - Childcare
CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children - Part-Time (Barking Lifelong Learning Centre)(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Classroom sessions, independent study, practical and creative work.
Duration :1 year
Who the Course is For:
The CACHE Foundation is a part-time course for over 21s who may want to pursue a career in childcare.
Assessment:
The course is continually assessed throughout the year and students will produce a portfolio of five assignments and 2 assessment reports.
At the end of the year there is an externally set short answer test paper which covers everything that has been taught.
Course Leads To:
Level 2 programmes in childcare or health & social care.
Entry Requirements:
No formal qualifications but students wmust have good written English and will be asked to sit a basic English test.
Content:
The programme includes: play, child development, health and safety, childhood health issues, diet and nutrition and citizenship.