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NFCE CACHE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children

at University Academy Holbeach, Spalding · university

Level 1Stepping stonesDiploma39 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

School leavers with an interest in working with children, parents looking to develop parenting skills, mature learners with special educational needs or English as an additional language might all find this introductory childcare course beneficial. It won't make you a qualified childcare professional but it will give you the chance to check out if it's the right career for you and prepare you for further study or training.

What you need to get on

For this course, students will need to obtain a minimum of 5 GCSE's grades 2-9 (including English and Maths) to study this course.

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

  • University Academy Holbeach

    Park Road Holbeach, Spalding, PE12 7PU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Spalding

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