Childcare

The NCFE Level 1 National Award in Effective Parenting is designed to enable parents or carers to develop the knowledge and understanding necessary for developing healthy and fulfilling relationships with their children. By contributing to personal development, the qualification acts as a gateway to further education or training.

The Level 1 National Award in Working with Children is a joint development between NCFE and Playgroup Network. It is designed as an introductory award for those interested in beginning a career in childcare.

NVQ Level 2 Children's Care, Learning & Development is for people working under supervision in face-to-face roles with children, young people and families.

Level 2 Developing Skills for Early Years Practice aims to provide the childcare sector with workers qualified at Level 2.

NVQ Level 2 in Playwork is for those who are working, or will be working, under supervision doing a wider range of activities.

This course is for people working under supervision in face-to-face roles with children, young people and families, either supervising others or working unsupervised.

CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice has been designed to update existing experience so that practitioners are competent to deliver the Government's Early Years Foundation Stage.

Supports home-based childcare practitioners to offer a cohesive, effective childcare service for families seeking home-based care and education for their children.

NVQ Level 3 in Playwork is for those who already have the NVQ Level 2 or have significant experience in a play setting. You need to be skilled in a wide range of complex tasks and demonstrate that you are capable of supervising others.