Student Handbook 2024/25
Caring for Children (Level 1 Diploma)
NCFE
Early Years
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: NCFE CACHE Level 1 Diploma Caring for ChildrenCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: NCFE CACHE Level 1 Diploma Caring for ChildrenCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: NCFE CACHE Level 1 Diploma Caring for ChildrenCampus: StrabaneType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road
Course Modules
- Childrens play and leisure activities in the community
- Confidence building for the young child through play
- Listening and talking with a young child
- Respecting and valuing children
- Sharing learning experiences with children
- Growth and development of young children
- Preparing for your next steps
- Practical health and safety when with young children
- Finding out about forest schools
- Craft activities for young children
- Understanding learning and development through play
- Safeguarding the welfare of children and young people
- Supporting babies to play
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Attendance at an information session is required. Young people may have left school without many qualifications for a variety of reasons. We want to help you to rewrite your future by giving you the opportunity to study in an adult environment that does not feel like school. This is your opportunity to shine! All we ask of you is that you bring determination, a love of the subject, a real desire to learn about babies and children and a commitment to your studies with a good work ethic. This is also a super opportunity to prepare for your future as a parent.ROI Requirements
No formal entry requirements. Attendance at an information session is required. Young people may have left school without many qualifications for a variety of reasons. We want to help you to rewrite your future by giving you the opportunity to study in an adult environment that does not feel like school. This is your opportunity to shine! All we ask of you is that you bring determination, a love of the subject, a real desire to learn about babies and children and a commitment to your studies with a good work ethic. This is also a super opportunity to prepare for your future as a parent.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Access NI Check
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
No mandatory work placement is required for this course .
Fee Information
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Additional Fees
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Uniform - £30-£40
What's Next?
Further Study
You may be able to move on to the Level 2 Diploma for Children’s Care, Learning and Development Traineeship if you have obtained all the necessary qualifications to progress.Career Prospects
Early Years settings all require appropriately qualified practitioners and therefore salary scales depend on your level of qualification. You will be given information, advice and guidance in relation to your chosen future career pathway throughout the course. It is important that you understand that you will have to work hard to achieve your English, and Maths qualifications as well as Early Years to progress your career for example, as a nursery assistant, pre-school assistant, playgroup assistant, nanny or childcare worker.Enquiry
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I got a lot of support at NWRC. I enjoy college life more than school because it offers greater freedom and you are treated like an adult.Cian Fleming (Business) -
I am now Operations Manager at the City Hotel. Anyone thinking about returning to education has nothing to worry about. I would 100% recommend the HLA process.Gary Peoples