Introduction to Early Years Education and Care (CACHE Certificate) Level 2 (FT)

The Early years Education and Care programme is designed to help you build the knowledge and skills needed when working with children and young people from birth to seven years of age. It covers a diverse range of job roles and occupational areas working in children’s environments.

Practical work-based training forms a large part of this programme. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills.

Practical work based training forms a large part of this programme. Theoretical work includes the following modules of study and several optional modules that are not listed.

Course Content
Early Years Education units may include:

• Supporting Physical Care Routines for Children


• Understanding How to Plan to Meet the Needs of the Developing Child


• Supporting Children’s Play


• Managing Paediatric Illness and Injury

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 4 GCSEs (grades A*-E), usually including English Language at grade C, or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview. A satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)* check is also required.

* Please note there is a charge of £44 for a DBS check.

Career Opportunities

Learners can progress to the following job roles:

Assistant pre-school workers

Assistants in children’s centres

Assistants in day nurseries, nursery schools and nursery classes in primary schools

Course Progression

On successful completion of this course you could progress on to the Children’s Play, Learning and Development BTEC Diploma Level 3.

*Please note there is a charge of £44 for a DBS check and all students must have one to progress on this course.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.