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Diploma in Caring for Children Level 1

at Boston College, Boston · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma9 monthsFull time

What the college says

The CACHE Level 1 Caring for Children Diploma is designed to stimulate and encourage you to understand and develop the skills and knowledge needed to care for young children. The course is aimed at a range of learners, including young people needing to develop life skills as well as those who are thinking of a career in childcare. The course covers age ranges from birth to five years 11 months and during the course you will get an overview of early years education and child development alongside developing key life skills, preparing you further learning in the sector. Note: Does not confer competence or license to practise.

What you need to get on

The entry qualification for the Caring for Children Diploma are a minimum of two GCSEs at Grade 2 (Old GCSE Grade E) including Maths and English or an Entry 3 qualification.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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

  • Boston College Skirbeck Road

    Skirbeck Road, Boston, PE21 6JF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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