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NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in The Early Years Sector

at The Windsor Forest Colleges Group, Berkshire · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma36 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

NCFE CACHE Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in The Early Years Sector This qualification is designed to prepare learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding to enter work in an early year setting and be included in staff to child ratios. The aim of this qualification is to prepare learners to become early years educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to five years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years. Upon achievement of this qualification, it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as early years educators and be included in staff to child ratios.

What you need to get on

Four GCSE Grade 4 and above, including English and maths. We would also accept a 4 in English and 3 in math,s and two other subjects above Grade 4

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?

Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.

Where it runs

  • Slough and Langley College

    Station Road Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Slough

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.