NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Working with Children in Early Years & Primary Settings.
at DCG, Derby · other provider
What the college says
This course is suitable for students who want to work with children in either an early years or primary school setting and want to gain more experience in each sector.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in either Maths or English Language and 3 other GCSE grades 3s and above
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
DERBY COLLEGE @ THE ROUNDHOUSE
Roundhouse Road Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JE
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Derby
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
- Their version
Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · South East · 1 year
- Their version
Kendal · North West · 35 weeks
- Their version
Newcastle · West Midlands · 34 weeks
- Their version
Shipley · Yorkshire and The Humber · 1 year
- Their version
Leeds · Yorkshire and The Humber · 1 year
- Their version
Middlesbrough · North East · 1 week
- Their version
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · South West · 35 weeks
- Their version
St. Albans · East of England · 36 weeks