CACHE L 3 DIPLOMA FOR THE EARLY YEARS WORKFORCE (EARLY YEARS EDUCATOR) (QCF)

• Theme 1: Health and Well-being • Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice • Theme 3 : Play, development and learning for school readiness • Theme4 : Professional developmentGCSE English and Maths at grade C or above are an entry requirement for learners funded by the skills Funding Agency. GCSE English and maths at grade C or above are also a requirement together with the Early Years Educator qualification to count in the staff-to-child ratios at Level 3. It is not a requirement for CACHE registration or certification.• Learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as: • Practitioner in day nurseries • Practitioner in nursery schools • Practitioner in reception classes in primary schools • Pre-school worker • Home based child carerLearners will need to be working, volunteering or on a practical placement as an important part of the assessment process involves evaluating skills in real working situations. CACHE recommends 350 hours across the age ranges.