NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children for Adults
Course Code: P266950
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
01 Aug 2025
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free

This Level 1 Certificate is designed for adults considering a career in caring for children. This qualification encourages an understanding of the knowledge and skills needed to care for young children and it covers children’s growth, learning and development. There are also units to help with self-development.
During this course, you will be given help to improve your digital skills.
There are no formal entry requirements, although a keen interest in childcare combined with a good understanding or written and spoken English language is essential.
This part time course is delivered at our Adult Learning Hub and 100% attendance is expected for the duration of the course. Continued non-attendance to any timetabled sessions may result in losing your place on the course.
You will develop the skills, knowledge and attitudes that you will need to progress into childcare positions. You will be assessed through a variety of ways including, activities, group work and completion of assignments, which will be presented through a portfolio of evidence. You will be assigned a tutor who will support you throughout your time in College, and teaching staff will work closely with you to help you achieve planned learning goals. Our learning centres are equipped with modern resources that will support you to be able to achieve positive outcomes and gain your qualification.
This course is the perfect stepping stone to further education and enables progression onto a Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner.
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children for Adults
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