Childcare (CACHE) Level 2 (Main Option)

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM THE NORTH SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2023 APPLICATIONS*

Applications Open: - 17th November 2022

Applications Close: - August 2023

Entry Requirements: - Grade 4 and above in 5 GCSEs Including English and Maths for Level 3 programmes, higher grades are required for some subjects

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Open Event: - We are delighted to be able to welcome you to our Open Evening again. Our Sixth Form Team and subject staff will be available between 4.30 pm and 7pm to answer any questions you may have regarding courses we offer and the application process. In the event you are unable to join us, we hope that you will take the time to have a look at our website, https://www.thenorthschool.org.uk/Sixth-Form-Prospectus/, where you can find our Welcome booklet and Level 2 and Level 3 Prospectus, which provide further information about The North School, our Sixth Form and the courses we run.

If you have any questions regarding the Sixth Form, our courses, facilities or our application process, please do contact us, either by telephone (01233 614613) or email (tns-sixthform@swale.at). We will be happy to arrange either a telephone call or meeting to answer these. We are happy to forward subject specific questions to subject leaders who may be better placed to answer your queries. We look forward to hearing from you and to meeting you.

NCFE CACHE Technical Level 2/3 Award in Childcare and Education

Lead Teacher: Mrs C Wallis

Completed over 1 Year

Entry Requirements: Learners must be at least 16 years old. You should have 2 or above in English language and Maths and will need to obtain a clean DBS check

What the Qualification covers:

The Level 2/3 Award in Childcare and Education prepares learners to progress to the Technical Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education and provides learners with knowledge of children from birth to 7 years.

How is this qualification structured? In order to achieve the Level 2/3 Award in Childcare and Education learners must achieve a pass grade D or above in the unit assessments for 2 mandatory units.

Unit 1 - Child development from conception to seven years

Unit 2 - Children’s health and well-being

Work Experience: We believe strongly in giving our students real life experiences with which they can use to inform their coursework and make their learning more meaningful. Students will therefore undertake approximately 120 hours of work experience over the 1 year period. This will be carried out in block placements in a variety of settings including childminders, nurseries and primary schools.

Fees - For the Level 2/3 course there is a materials fee of £40 which will be for their Enhanced DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) for work placements. This will need to be paid on registration so we can gain your DBS promptly. Bursary Funding is available in the Sixth Form and can offer support to help payment of these material fees.

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods. Knowledge based outcomes can be assessed through various assessment methods. Skills based outcomes must be achieved in a real work environment and will include direct observation within the workplace by your teacher.

Learners must be at least 16 years old. You should have 2 or above in English language and Maths and will need to obtain a clean DBS check

Where can this course lead? Upon achievement of this qualification learners will be able to progress onto the Technical Level 3 Certificate in Childcare and Education. It can also support moving into an apprenticeship in a childcare setting.

Bursary Funding is available to support 6th Form students with costs.

This qualification allows a learner to count towards the Level 2 ratio as a qualified Level 2 Early Years Practitioner across the Early Years Workforce Learners may work under supervision in a variety of roles such as:

• nursery practitioner

• classroom assistant

• pre-school practitioner