CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator for the Work-Based Learner: The only textbook for Early Years endorsed by CACHE

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From 3 April 2017, the requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE English and maths A*-C, will be broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to take control of your studies. Although this is not an entry requirement to enrol on the EYE qualification, to be counted in the EYFS staff:child ratios at level 3, candidates must also hold a suitable English qualification - see list below. Upon achievement of this qualification learners will gain their licence to practise and it is intended that learners will be able to enter the workforce as Early Years Educators.

The qualification meets the Department for Education’s (DfE) Level 3 full and relevant criteria for a Level 3 Early Years Educator. The Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.Most learners aged 19 and over, studying at Level 3 or Level 4, will qualify for these loans from the UK government. NCFE CACHE Alumni is a professional membership network for those who work in the care, health, and education industries, providing valuable resources and advice for your studies when working towards/with a NCFE CACHE qualification. Earn 32 UCAS points to support your higher education application if you wish to progress your studies beyond this course.

The Early Years Alliance offers the diploma through a blended learning programme which includes online teaching sessions, written tasks, online courses, 1-1 reviews and assessment in the workplace. This requirement has been moved to managers, who are "responsible for ensuring their staff have the right level of maths knowledge to deliver high-quality early years provision". Yes, you will need to be working, volunteering, or on practical placement as you need to show competence in both knowledge and skills. All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods, including direct observation within the workplace and written evidence.To have, or be able to shadow a colleague working with, key children and to have the opportunity to observe children. As of January 2024, the requirement for level 3 educators to hold a level 2 (GCSE or equivalent) maths qualification has been removed.