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Cache Level 1 Award in Getting Started in the Preschool Setting

Overview

This exciting certificate is a great way for people without qualifications to formally recognise their skills. The course consists of a single unit, meaning that you can achieve it in a relatively short amount of time. And if you have found that you enjoyed studying for it, then you can progress to a Level 2 Award in Pre-school Practice and expand your career.

There is no required placement, but it is recommended that learners have access to a pre-school setting with children aged 1 to 5 years of age in order to put theory into practice.

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Qualification details

Designed for:

Unqualified staff, parents and volunteers involved in the work of pre-school settings.

There are no formal entry qualifications but learners must be at least 16 years of age at the date of registration.

You can complete the Certificate if:

  • You have just started work in a pre-school setting
  • You are an unqualified member of staff working in a pre-school setting
  • You are a parent or volunteer involved in the work of a pre-school setting

Duration:

It will take 30 hours of your time.

Programme Outline

The Award is made up of one unit, "Getting Started in a Pre-school Setting" that covers:

  • The role of pre-schools as centres of learning for children and parents
  • Basic details about what is involved in the management of pre-schools
  • A basic description of what and how children learn in pre-school settings
  • What pre-schools do to provide an environment that support children’s learning and development
  • The ways through which the adults in the pre-school setting can support children’s learning and development.