NCFE
Entry Level
QN: 500/9353/8
Curriculum Active
NCFE CACHE Entry Level Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children (Entry 3)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NCFE. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 315 hours.
Qualification Level
Entry Level
Awarding Body
NCFE
Syllabus Units
13 Units
Guided Hours
315 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Children's play and leisure activities in the community
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about play and leisure activities for children in the local community.
- Know the benefits of play and leisure activities for children.
- Know the role of adults in supporting play and leisure activities in the community.
2
Confidence building for the young child through play
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the support a young child needs to gain confidence through play.
- Know how to encourage a young child to express their feelings through play.
3
Contraception information
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about contraception.
- Know where to seek advice in relation to contraception.
4
Eating healthily
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of eating healthily.
- Know about combining food to make up a balanced diet.
5
Healthy lifestyle
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the effects of lifestyle on health.
- Be able to contribute to healthy lifestyle choices.
6
Individual rights and responsibilities
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand that they have individual rights and responsibilities
7
Listening to and talking with a young child
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know skills for communicating with a young child.
- Understand activities that will develop a child's talking and listening skills.
8
Peer mentoring
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to contribute to a peer mentoring session.
9
Play and learning in the home
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know ways to provide play in the home for a young child.
- Understand the role of the adult during play in the home.
10
Providing a safe and hygienic environment for a young child
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the importance of personal hygiene.
- Know about signs of ill health in a young child.
- Know about keeping a young child safe in the home.
11
Respecting and valuing children
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to respect and value children as individuals.
- Understand ways to respect and value children.
- Know that children have rights.
12
Responsibilities of new parents
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know about a baby's growth and development during pregnancy.
- Understand the care required for a mum during pregnancy.
- Know the support available to new parent(s).
13
Routines for a young child
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of a routine in the care of a young child.
- Know about the need for a healthy diet for the young child.
- Know how to dress a young child for different weather.
- Know how to support a young child to restful sleep.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/9353/8
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NCFE
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2010