Welcome to CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Welcome to CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) By the end of this course you will: • • Gain the knowledge and experience which allows you to work with children from birth to 5 years. Be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator. Have worked in several different placements. Have learnt how to effectively work as part of a team.

CACHE The way the course is broken down. . . In Year 12 2 days in placement, within a childcare setting 3 days in college 8 Units (1 -8) One professional portfolio One Effective Practice Study task In Year 13 2 days in placement, within a childcare setting 3 days in college 7 units (9 -15) One professional portfolio One Extended Assessment task

CACHE Department contact details • Miss Tynan • ktynan@toothillschool. co. uk • 01949 875550 • Lead teacher • Miss Leeson and Miss Etheridge are also teachers of CACHE 2015/16 Department Performance • 100% A*-D at the end of Year 13 Course requirements • 5 GCSE’s A-C, including English, Maths & Science. UCAS Points • Max of 420 (for an A*). • C = 240 points (equivalent of 3 Cs 2014/15 Department Performance • 100% A*-D at the end of Year 13 at A-level) • B = 300 points (equivalent of 3 Bs at A-level) • A = 360 points (equivalent of 3 As at A-level)

Commitment CACHE What skills are needed? • • Essay writing skills Good people skills; including being able to effectively communicate with others Ability to work with children Ability to work as part of a team Expectations and workload • There are 15 units completed over the two years. • The course is assessed by two professional practice portfolios in year 1 and 2, an Effective Practice Study and Extended Assessment (externally set, externally marked). • You will be expected to complete 2 to 3 homework assignments per week • You will need to be able to effectively manage your time to ensure all the criteria is met. • You must act professionally and responsibly within placements

Why CACHE? “Getting to study theories of child care and education at college and getting to put it into practice in a setting every week has made me feel very confident in my skills. I know this course will help me to reach my goal of working with children” Grace Francis “The course has provided me with the professional skills needed to work with children. ” Chris James (2013 -2015 student) “Placement is amazing!” “You experience working with young children and get a feel for what being in a real working environment is like. ” Charlotte, Amy and Marcia (l 2014 -2016 student’s) “I really enjoyed looking into Child Protection and how it has adapted throughout the years. I feel CACHE provides with lots of knowledge about current and relevant issues. ” Bryony Sandford (2013 -2015 student)

Why CACHE? Fantastic way to gain experience working with children CACHE is the leading specialist Awarding Organisation for the Care and Education Sector. 100% A*- C in 2014 75% A*- C in 2015 (100% A*-D) Excellent pathway to a variety of careers, such as: working as a Early years practitioner in a nursery or as a primary school teacher. This year 3 students went to University to study primary education. The remaining students have gone into employment.