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Caring for Children & Young People NCFE CACHE Certificate

at Varndean College, Brighton · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate12 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is taught in one year and if you are interested in working with children in the future, then this could be the course for you. The course covers: patterns of child development (0-5), promoting children’s development through play and aspects of protecting children in a safe environment. An interest in children is essential. The course is all coursework based and is good preparation for those wishing to progress to a Level 3 course and apprenticeships.

What you need to get on

Standard Foundation Level entry requirements

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • VARNDEAN COLLEGE

    Surrenden Road, Brighton, BN1 6WQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Brighton

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