Early Years Diploma Level 3 CACHE/NCFE
at Adult & Community Learning Service, London · local authority
What the college says
This qualification is designed to prepare learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to enter work in an early years setting and be included in staff-to-child ratios.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
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
Arsenal Hub
56 Benwell Road, London, N7 6BA
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Start dates
- 18 September 2026 · London
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