- What will I study?
Respecting and valuing children
- Know how to respect and value children as individuals
- Understand ways to respect and value children
- Know that children have rights
Growth and development of young children
- Know about factors which influence growth and development of children from birth to 5 years 11 months
- Know how to support growth and development of children
Practical health and safety when with young children
- Know about health and safety guidelines and instructions
- Know about health and safety equipment which helps to keep children safe
- Know about fire safety when with young children
Understanding learning and development through play
- Understand the features of a positive learning environment
- Understand how play can help children’s learning and development
- Understand how play activities can avoid stereotyping and discrimination
Sharing learning experiences with children
- Know how children learn
- Know how to use stories and rhymes with young children
- Understand that the natural world can support children’s learning
- Know how the local community can be used to broaden children’s experiences
- Future Prospects
Completing the NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Caring for Children opens the door to exciting opportunities in the childcare and early years sector and is an excellent foundation for further study and entry-level roles.
The skills and knowledge gained from this Award provide a strong starting point for a career dedicated to supporting children’s growth and development.