Studying the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings is versatile and rewarding. It will be the start of your studies for a career in Early Years. The learners are taught in the classroom and develop their skills and experiences within their vocational placement settings. Successful completion of the course can open opportunities to go on to obtain employment within the sector or progress on to further study.
The course provides valuable vocational experience and gives an insight into working with a wide range of ages of children.
You will develop knowledge and understanding by applying your learning and skills in a work-related context.
You will study various topics. The units of study are as follows:
- Child development
- Play and learning
- Legislation
- Role of the practitioner
- Nutrition
- Physical development and activity.
The level 2 qualification will be delivered through taught and practical sessions.
NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years and Primary Settings.
To gain this qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of a Pass grade in each of the six mandatory units. These units will be internally assessed and graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
In addition, learners will need to complete:
• A Professional Skills Record (portfolio). This will be completed over a minimum of 120 hours of placement in a real work environment and will be assessed by the supervisor and Centre Assessor in an early years and primary school setting. This Professional Skills Record will be graded Achieved or Not Yet Achieved.
All units, the Professional Skills Record and the short answer examination grades will be combined to give an overall graded result of Pass, Merit or Distinction. Full achievement of the qualification will not be possible until all components are complete.
Places are offered by 1-1 interview with a member of the team and a positive reference and report from your last educational establishment.
Typically, we require a minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade 3 including either English or maths.
All students working with children are required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) prior to starting the course. This is to comply with Safeguarding Regulations.
You will also need to provide costs for a uniform for work placement, as well as costs for any educational trips during the year.
You will continue to study English and maths alongside your course if you have not yet achieved a Grade 4. Throughout your course you will continue to develop your English and Maths skills in your vocational classes.
Additional Needs - if you have an additional need of any type, please let us know when you apply. You will be offered support at your interview.
On successful completion of this certificate, you can progress on to the L2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner or the T Level in Education and Childcare, dependent on your grades.
Stratford-upon-Avon College
Sept-2025
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N/A For 16 to 18 Year Olds
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Full Time
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