NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
£799.00
NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner
£799.00
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Study the CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner and increase your skills when working in an early years environment as well as achieving an internationally recognised qualification with CACHE. This course is perfect for existing practitioners looking to move up in their career towards senior and into management positions. The course is assessed using our online campus for written assignments as well as practical tasks.
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Study the CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner and increase your skills when working in an early years environment as well as achieving an internationally recognised qualification with CACHE. This course is perfect for existing practitioners looking to move up in their career towards senior and into management positions. The course is assessed using our online campus for written assignments as well as practical tasks.
Choose your enrolment options below
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About this Course
Studying for the CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner qualification allows current practitioners to increase their knowledge and skills. With this qualification, students will hold a CACHE regulated Early Years Level 4 qualification which is very well regarded. Throughout the course, students have an attentive tutor at their side and work through both written and practical assessments.
See the NCFE CACHE qualification summary for this course
See the Ofqual Qualification summary for this course
| Study Time: | 196 hours |
| Enrolment length: | 12 months |
| Course Format: | Online |
| Entry Requirements: | Learners must be 18+ and hold a full Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification. |
Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.
Qualification
The CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner is a knowledge and skills based qualification. You therefore must have a job or voluntary placement in an early years environment in order to complete this course. The course is assessed by both knowledge based written assignments, practical tasks (which are witnessed by a colleague) and a final project.
Course Content
Included in this CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course are the following units:
Unit 1 – Enabling children to learn
This unit will encourage you to consider the diverse approaches to early years pedagogy that influence the holistic learning and development of babies and young children.
By the end of the unit you will be able to understand the following:
- You will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of the advanced practitioner in the early years.
- You will be able to understand the statutory framework for the early years.
- You will be able to show an understanding of how you safeguard children in your setting.
- You will understand what enabling environments are and how to implement them.
- You will understand a range of pedagogical approaches and how they can be implemented in your setting.
- You will be able to understand monitoring and assessment in the early years and how they are used.
Unit 2 – Promoting health and well-being through physical activity and nutrition coordination (PANCo) in the early years
This unit will enable you to carefully consider the benefits of physical activity and the importance of diet for the health and well-being of babies, children and their families.
By the end of the unit, you will have learned the following:
- You will be able to understand the current framework requirements in relation to physical development and nutrition.
- You will be able to understand existing research in relation to promoting physical development and healthy eating.
- You will be able to understand working in partnership in relation to physical development and healthy eating.
- You will be able to understand well-being programmes in early years settings.
Unit 3 – Working with others to support children with additional needs, including Special Education Needs and Disability
This unit will help you to build on your confidence and knowledge surrounding the importance of special educational needs and disabilities and will enable you to mentor other early years practitioners and work in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals to ensure that special educational needs and disabilities are identified early and that support is accessed without delay.
By the end of the unit you will have learned the following:
- You will be able to understand current frameworks for inclusive practice.
- You will be able to understand provisions related to children’s additional needs.
- You will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).
- You will be able to understand a range of factors that can affect a family who cares for a child with special educational needs or disabilities.
- You will be able to understand your own setting’s policies and procedures to support children with special educational needs or disabilities.
Unit 4 – Working with families and other professionals in early years settings
The unit will allow you to explore the diverse needs of families and help you to reflect on how best you can overcome barriers to partnership working.
By the end of the unit you will have learned the following:
- You will be able to understand the different pressures families face.
- You will be able to understand how to overcome any barriers in relation to partnership working.
- You will be able to understand the diverse needs of families and how they are addressed.
- You will be able to understand how to maintain a partnership.
- You will be able to understand a range of strategies in relation to partnership working.
Unit 5 – Implementing change in an early years setting incorporating a small-scale research project
This unit will show you how to plan, implement and evaluate change in relation to an identified theme within your setting.
By the end of the unit you will be able to understand the following:
- You will be able to understand the use and purpose of research.
- Plan a research project.
- Understand how to present findings to others.
Online study and instant enrolment
All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.
Our Online Campus includes:
- Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
- Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
- Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
- Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
- Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
- Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
- Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
- Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
- Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.
Unlimited assessment submissions
All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.
Get full tutor support
Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.
We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.
Assessments
To pass this course learners must pass 4 written assignments, 1 project and 3 practical assignments. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.
Enrolment Length
All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!
NCFE CACHE certified qualification
This course is fully accedited with NCFE CACHE and comes with their certification upon completion. This means you will achieve a fully Ofqual recognised qualification with the certification fees included in the course costs.
NCFE CACHE Certified
Ofqual Regulated
Certificates Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 772 0887 or email [email protected].
What is included in this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course?
All of our courses come with everything you need. Your lessons, tuition and certification costs with NCFE CACHE are included in the cost of this qualification. There is nothing else that you need to buy or pay for in order to finish the course and get accredited.
Is this course regulated?
Yes this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course is fully regulated through Ofqual which means it is recognised by all employers and linked to national standards. You can find the qualification number for the course under the Description section and this can be checked with both the awarding body (NCFE) and Ofqual to heck it’s legitimacy.
CACHE are one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK and are now part of the NCFE brand. They have historically worked only in the education and care sectors and CACHE courses are seen as the leading brand for qualifications in care. This means that employers recognised these qualifications and they lead to a higher chance of employment.
Do I have to sit an exam?
No, there are no exams for this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course. Everything is assessed through coursework and assignments which you can submit at anytime within the enrolment term.
Am I assigned a tutor for this course?
You are! Once you have enrolled then you will have an assigned tutor, this person is the one who will be marking your work, providing feedback, and passing your work. If you need to speak to your tutor at any time throughout your enrollment then you can message them via the campus and they will reply within 24 hours of out working hours.
Can I speak to someone before I enrol?
Of course! We have course advisors and a customer service team in the office Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm who will be happy to help and answer any questions that you may have. You can call us on 0800 772 0887, email us at [email protected] or we even have a live chat facility.
How long do I have to study?
The enrolment term is 12 months, however, as long as you complete all of the written assignments and practical tasks (if applicable) then you can complete the course sooner if you wish. If you need any additional time after the 12 months then you can also extend which costs £60 per month and you can do this as many times as needed.
What are the payment options?
There are various payment options for this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course. The first option will be for you to purchase the course and pay in full upon enrolment. The second option is the pay monthly option, this is completely interest free and splits the cost into 12 monthly payments. Finally, we can send an invoice with 30 days payment terms if your employer will be funding the cost of the course – if you would like this option, then please ask your employer to get in contact with us so we can provide them with the details we will need.
Do you offer any funding for the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course?
Unfortunately we don’t offer any free or funded courses but you can split the cost into 12 monthly payments which is completely interest free.
Do I need to buy anything else for this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course?
Everything that you will need will be provided to you when you enrol, you will also need to complete some of your own research too. Buying text books and other resources can become costly so we don’t ask you to or recommend buying anything, there is lots of free and very useful information online!
How do I log in and access my course?
Once you have enrolled then you have access to the campus right away to get started on your course. You can log in by going to our website and clicking ‘Log in’ at the top right hand side of the page. Your username is the email address that you used to enrol and your password is the one you created at the checkout when enrolling.
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed and passed all units and your course is paid in full (either paid in full upon enrolment or if paying monthly then the remaining balance paid or monthly payments complete), then we can request your certificate from the Awarding Body. Certificates take 6-12 weeks to arrive with us, and once we receive them, we will then contact you to confirm the address to post them. Certificates are sent via Royal Mail 1st Class, Tracked & Signed delivery.
What happens if I fail an assignment?
If you fail an assignment, then please do not worry! You can resubmit your assignment as many times as needed until you pass. Each time you submit an assignment then your tutor will mark it and provide feedback, you can then make the amendments and resubmit and have the new version marked again.
How do I complete my assignments?
Once you have enrolled and accessed the campus you will see your assignment tasks and criteria of what needs to be covered in each assignment.
How long does it take to mark my work?
We have a marking timescale of 5 working days from the submission, your tutor will mark your work and provide feedback with if you need to make any amendments to enable you to pass. Please note, we do ask that learners don’t upload more than one submission at a time as this will delay the marking not just for yourself but for other learners too.
Do I have to attend or view any live/virtual lessons?
You don’t, everything is in written, text, image and diagram format. You will have access to the campus 24/7 to be able to log in and complete your work. You won’t need to view any videos or audio lessons.
What device can I/shall I use?
As you will have assignments to write and type up for submission then we would recommend using a computer or laptop for this as you will need to use a software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to type these. You may also be able to use an iPad/tablet for this. You can use a smartphone if you wish but you may find it difficult and it would probably be easier on a larger screen/device.
Fully supported by an online tutor
Our courses come with full tuition from an expert tutor. Your tutor is contactable by our messaging system and the same person will provide feedback on your assignments. We also have a dedicated admin team on hand to help over the phone, through live chat and by email.
1 working day for replies to messages
5 working days for feedback on assignment
Our turnaround times are the best in the industry!
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Start immediately
Enrol and begin today
Study in your own time
Work to your timescale
Help & support
Personal tutor to help
About this Course
Studying for the CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner qualification allows current practitioners to increase their knowledge and skills. With this qualification, students will hold a CACHE regulated Early Years Level 4 qualification which is very well regarded. Throughout the course, students have an attentive tutor at their side and work through both written and practical assessments.
See the NCFE CACHE qualification summary for this course
See the Ofqual Qualification summary for this course
| Study Time: | 196 hours |
| Enrolment length: | 12 months |
| Course Format: | Online |
| Entry Requirements: | Learners must be 18+ and hold a full Level 3 Early Years/Childcare qualification. |
Upon completion of this qualification, students are awarded a CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner certificate and an OLC Certificate. All certification fees are included in your course fees.
Qualification
The CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner is a knowledge and skills based qualification. You therefore must have a job or voluntary placement in an early years environment in order to complete this course. The course is assessed by both knowledge based written assignments, practical tasks (which are witnessed by a colleague) and a final project.
Course Content
Included in this CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course are the following units:
Unit 1 – Enabling children to learn
This unit will encourage you to consider the diverse approaches to early years pedagogy that influence the holistic learning and development of babies and young children.
By the end of the unit you will be able to understand the following:
- You will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of the advanced practitioner in the early years.
- You will be able to understand the statutory framework for the early years.
- You will be able to show an understanding of how you safeguard children in your setting.
- You will understand what enabling environments are and how to implement them.
- You will understand a range of pedagogical approaches and how they can be implemented in your setting.
- You will be able to understand monitoring and assessment in the early years and how they are used.
Unit 2 – Promoting health and well-being through physical activity and nutrition coordination (PANCo) in the early years
This unit will enable you to carefully consider the benefits of physical activity and the importance of diet for the health and well-being of babies, children and their families.
By the end of the unit, you will have learned the following:
- You will be able to understand the current framework requirements in relation to physical development and nutrition.
- You will be able to understand existing research in relation to promoting physical development and healthy eating.
- You will be able to understand working in partnership in relation to physical development and healthy eating.
- You will be able to understand well-being programmes in early years settings.
Unit 3 – Working with others to support children with additional needs, including Special Education Needs and Disability
This unit will help you to build on your confidence and knowledge surrounding the importance of special educational needs and disabilities and will enable you to mentor other early years practitioners and work in partnership with parents/carers and other professionals to ensure that special educational needs and disabilities are identified early and that support is accessed without delay.
By the end of the unit you will have learned the following:
- You will be able to understand current frameworks for inclusive practice.
- You will be able to understand provisions related to children’s additional needs.
- You will be able to understand the roles and responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO).
- You will be able to understand a range of factors that can affect a family who cares for a child with special educational needs or disabilities.
- You will be able to understand your own setting’s policies and procedures to support children with special educational needs or disabilities.
Unit 4 – Working with families and other professionals in early years settings
The unit will allow you to explore the diverse needs of families and help you to reflect on how best you can overcome barriers to partnership working.
By the end of the unit you will have learned the following:
- You will be able to understand the different pressures families face.
- You will be able to understand how to overcome any barriers in relation to partnership working.
- You will be able to understand the diverse needs of families and how they are addressed.
- You will be able to understand how to maintain a partnership.
- You will be able to understand a range of strategies in relation to partnership working.
Unit 5 – Implementing change in an early years setting incorporating a small-scale research project
This unit will show you how to plan, implement and evaluate change in relation to an identified theme within your setting.
By the end of the unit you will be able to understand the following:
- You will be able to understand the use and purpose of research.
- Plan a research project.
- Understand how to present findings to others.
Online study and instant enrolment
All of our students are given access to our Online Campus through their own personal login and password. As soon as you complete your enrolment, you would have immediate access to your account which allows you to make a start working through the lessons. Tackle your assignments as your own pace and contact your tutor to access any help and support you need. The course itself is set out in a very simple layout, making it easy to work through the topics and complete your assessments.
Our Online Campus includes:
- Instant enrolment – access everything on your course from the moment you enrol.
- Personal account logins – login any time, 24/7.
- Full support throughout – message your tutor, use our online chat or give us a call.
- Online assignment submissions – upload work online from the comfort of home.
- Self-led learning – study at your own pace so you can pass much faster.
- Safe e-portfolio system – store all of your work in your account.
- Progression tracking – easily see what assignments you have left to complete.
- Details help centre – get instructions and guidance every step of the way.
- Unlimited attempts – submit as many attempts at your assignments as you need.
Unlimited assessment submissions
All of the assessments for this course are completed through our Online Campus. You can attempt each one as many times as needed to ensure you pass. After every attempt, your tutor will provide detailed feedback and tips on how you can improve going forward. Quickly see your progress during your studies by checking your progress bar and seeing the remaining assessments you need to complete.
Get full tutor support
Throughout your enrolment with the Online Learning College, you can access support at any time you need. All students are assigned a personal tutor who will mark all of your work and provide detailed feedback after every submission. Your tutor will be an industry expert with a full knowledge of the course content and will be able to help you at any point along your learning journey. One of the best tools at your disposal is your tutor – you can ask as many questions of them as you wish to and they will be happy to help at any time.
We also have a brilliant support team on hand and available through email, online chat and over the phone. This team is there to help with any questions which are more generic, such as providing support in submitting work through your account or getting your certificate when you have completed your course. We pride ourselves on ensuring the support you receive is the best in the business – help and guidance is fast and detailed every time you contact a member of the team.
Assessments
To pass this course learners must pass 4 written assignments, 1 project and 3 practical assignments. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.
Enrolment Length
All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace, but you have access to the course on the Campus for 12 months from your enrollment date. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60. As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!
NCFE CACHE certified qualification
This course is fully accedited with NCFE CACHE and comes with their certification upon completion. This means you will achieve a fully Ofqual recognised qualification with the certification fees included in the course costs.
NCFE CACHE Certified
Ofqual Regulated
Certificates Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about this course and others that we offer. If you still have any questions, simply contact our course advisors on 0800 772 0887 or email [email protected].
What is included in this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course?
All of our courses come with everything you need. Your lessons, tuition and certification costs with NCFE CACHE are included in the cost of this qualification. There is nothing else that you need to buy or pay for in order to finish the course and get accredited.
Is this course regulated?
Yes this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course is fully regulated through Ofqual which means it is recognised by all employers and linked to national standards. You can find the qualification number for the course under the Description section and this can be checked with both the awarding body (NCFE) and Ofqual to heck it’s legitimacy.
CACHE are one of the largest awarding bodies in the UK and are now part of the NCFE brand. They have historically worked only in the education and care sectors and CACHE courses are seen as the leading brand for qualifications in care. This means that employers recognised these qualifications and they lead to a higher chance of employment.
Do I have to sit an exam?
No, there are no exams for this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course. Everything is assessed through coursework and assignments which you can submit at anytime within the enrolment term.
Am I assigned a tutor for this course?
You are! Once you have enrolled then you will have an assigned tutor, this person is the one who will be marking your work, providing feedback, and passing your work. If you need to speak to your tutor at any time throughout your enrollment then you can message them via the campus and they will reply within 24 hours of out working hours.
Can I speak to someone before I enrol?
Of course! We have course advisors and a customer service team in the office Monday to Friday 9am until 5pm who will be happy to help and answer any questions that you may have. You can call us on 0800 772 0887, email us at [email protected] or we even have a live chat facility.
How long do I have to study?
The enrolment term is 12 months, however, as long as you complete all of the written assignments and practical tasks (if applicable) then you can complete the course sooner if you wish. If you need any additional time after the 12 months then you can also extend which costs £60 per month and you can do this as many times as needed.
What are the payment options?
There are various payment options for this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course. The first option will be for you to purchase the course and pay in full upon enrolment. The second option is the pay monthly option, this is completely interest free and splits the cost into 12 monthly payments. Finally, we can send an invoice with 30 days payment terms if your employer will be funding the cost of the course – if you would like this option, then please ask your employer to get in contact with us so we can provide them with the details we will need.
Do you offer any funding for the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course?
Unfortunately we don’t offer any free or funded courses but you can split the cost into 12 monthly payments which is completely interest free.
Do I need to buy anything else for this NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner course?
Everything that you will need will be provided to you when you enrol, you will also need to complete some of your own research too. Buying text books and other resources can become costly so we don’t ask you to or recommend buying anything, there is lots of free and very useful information online!
How do I log in and access my course?
Once you have enrolled then you have access to the campus right away to get started on your course. You can log in by going to our website and clicking ‘Log in’ at the top right hand side of the page. Your username is the email address that you used to enrol and your password is the one you created at the checkout when enrolling.
When will I receive my certificate?
Once you have completed and passed all units and your course is paid in full (either paid in full upon enrolment or if paying monthly then the remaining balance paid or monthly payments complete), then we can request your certificate from the Awarding Body. Certificates take 6-12 weeks to arrive with us, and once we receive them, we will then contact you to confirm the address to post them. Certificates are sent via Royal Mail 1st Class, Tracked & Signed delivery.
What happens if I fail an assignment?
If you fail an assignment, then please do not worry! You can resubmit your assignment as many times as needed until you pass. Each time you submit an assignment then your tutor will mark it and provide feedback, you can then make the amendments and resubmit and have the new version marked again.
How do I complete my assignments?
Once you have enrolled and accessed the campus you will see your assignment tasks and criteria of what needs to be covered in each assignment.
How long does it take to mark my work?
We have a marking timescale of 5 working days from the submission, your tutor will mark your work and provide feedback with if you need to make any amendments to enable you to pass. Please note, we do ask that learners don’t upload more than one submission at a time as this will delay the marking not just for yourself but for other learners too.
Do I have to attend or view any live/virtual lessons?
You don’t, everything is in written, text, image and diagram format. You will have access to the campus 24/7 to be able to log in and complete your work. You won’t need to view any videos or audio lessons.
What device can I/shall I use?
As you will have assignments to write and type up for submission then we would recommend using a computer or laptop for this as you will need to use a software such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs to type these. You may also be able to use an iPad/tablet for this. You can use a smartphone if you wish but you may find it difficult and it would probably be easier on a larger screen/device.
Fully supported by an online tutor
Our courses come with full tuition from an expert tutor. Your tutor is contactable by our messaging system and the same person will provide feedback on your assignments. We also have a dedicated admin team on hand to help over the phone, through live chat and by email.
1 working day for replies to messages
5 working days for feedback on assignment
Our turnaround times are the best in the industry!
