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Our childcare courses are available online through our virtual campus. We work closely with Cache, the specialist awarding body for people working in childcare and have a specialist department working in the early years industry. Achieving a qualification in Early Years is a great way for new childcare practitioners to become qualified or for existing workers to gain further knowledge for use in their jobs. Browse through our range of childcare courses to find the perfect one to enhance your career.

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    CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce

    NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector

    Original price was: £2,499.00.Current price is: £1,499.00.
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    level 3 award in childcare and education

    NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Childcare and Education

    £399.00
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    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children & Young People

    £399.00
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    CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

    NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

    £799.00
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    CACHE Level 2 Award in Babysitting

    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Babysitting

    £379.00
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    CACHE Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting

    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting

    £299.00
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    Level 2 Children and Young People’s Mental Health

    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

    £379.00
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    CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    £379.00
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    CACHE Level 3 Award for SENCOs in Early Years Settings

    NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award for SENCOs in Early Years Settings

    £299.00
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    CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-based Childcare

    NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-based Childcare

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    learning disabilities level 3 course

    NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities

    £399.00
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    CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Playwork Course

    NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Playwork

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    TQUK LEVEL 2 Certificate in understanding Autism

    TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    £399.00
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    TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    TQUK Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Autism

    £399.00
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    child psychology level 3

    Child Psychology Level 3

    £299.00
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    Childminding Level 3 Course

    £299.00
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    early years level 3 course

    Early Years Level 3 Course

    £299.00
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    early years level 4 course

    Early Years Level 4 Course

    £349.00
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    diet and nutrition for children course

    Level 3 Diet and Nutrition for Children Course

    £299.00
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    Level 3 Educational Psychology Course

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About our Childcare courses

Working with children is one of the most rewarding careers you could possibly begin. Helping children in the early stages of life is extremely rewarding and a great career that allows you to show off natural skills.

All of our Childcare courses come with accreditation, including from CACHE NCFE, which is the most recognised awarding body for early years qualifications in the UK.  All of these Childcare courses are studied online but some of our level 4 childcare courses require a work placement for certain tasks. With a qualified childcare expert tutoring you throughout, it is quick and easy to complete the assignments and become qualified to work in the childcare sector.

Unsure where to get started? Our CACHE Level 2 in Childcare is perfect for people new to childcare. Those with more experience can jump to the Level 3 Childcare course straight away.

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