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Qualification SpecificationNCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early YearsWorkforce (Early Years Educator)QRN: 601/2629/2
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)NCFE Copyright 2019 All rights reserved worldwide.CACHE; Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education; and NNEB are registered trademarks owned byNCFE.Reproduction by approved Centres is permissible for internal use under the following conditions:We have provided this Qualification Specification in Microsoft Word format to enable Centres to use its contentmore flexibly within their own course materials. You may copy and paste any material from this document;however, we do not accept any liability for any incomplete or inaccurate copying and subsequent use of thisinformation. The use of PDF versions of our support materials on our website will ensure that correct and up-todate information is provided to learners.Any photographs in this publication are either our exclusive property or used under licence from a third party.They are protected under copyright law and cannot be reproduced, copied or manipulated in any form. Thisincludes the use of any image or part of an image in individual or group projects and assessment materials. Allimages have a signed model release.Qualification reference numbers:NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)601/2629/2Publication dateVersion 1.0pVersion 2.0pVersion 3.0pVersion 4.0pVersion 4.1pVersion 4.2pVersion 4.3pVersion 4.4pFebruary 2017June 2017December 2017June 2018March 2019April 2019June 2019September 2019PublisherRegistered Office:NCFE, Q6Quorum Business ParkBenton LaneNewcastle upon TyneNE12 8BTRegistered Company No: 02896700 (England and Wales)Registered Charity No: 1034808Version 4.4p2
Qualification SpecificationContentsSummary of changes5Section 1: General introduction7About this Qualification Specification8How the qualification works8Understanding learning outcomes9Assessing competence9Making use of our website10The Public Website10The Centre Secure Website10Equal opportunities11Diversity, access and inclusion11Plagiarism11Section 2: About this qualification13Qualification summary14Introduction16Qualification purpose16Entry requirements16Early Years Educator: GSCE English and Maths requirement16Qualification structure17Placement hours17Assessment strategy18Total Qualification Time/Guided Learning: Definitions18Unit list19Section 3: Units21Unit 1.1: Support healthy lifestyles for children through the provision of food andnutrition23Unit 1.2 WB: Support healthy lifestyles for children through exercise27Unit 1.3 WB: Support physical care routines for children29Unit 1.4 WB: Promote children's emotional well-being33Unit 1.5: Understand how to support children who are unwell37Unit 2.2: Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfareof children41Unit 2.3 WB: Use legislation relating to the health and safety of childrenVersion 4.4p453
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)Unit 2.4 WB: Follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice47Unit 2.5 WB: Working in partnership49Unit 4.1: Engage in professional development53Unit 3.1: Understand the value of play in Early Years55Unit 3.2 WB: Plan, lead and review play opportunities which support children’slearning and development59Unit 3.4 WB: Promote enabling play environments63Unit 3.5 WB: Developing children’s emergent literacy skills67Unit 3.6 WB: Developing children’s emergent mathematical skills71Unit 3.7 WB: Support children’s transition to school75Unit 3.9 WB: Develop children’s cognitive skills77Unit 3.10 WB: Promote children’s speech, language and communication81Unit 3.11 WB: Promoting children’s physical development85Unit 3.12 WB: Promoting children’s personal, social and emotional development.87Unit 3.13: Support children with additional needs91Unit 3.14: Use observation, assessment and planning to promote the developmentof children95Unit 3.15: Use longitudinal studies to observe, assess and plan for children’s needsThe Longitudinal Study102Longitudinal Study: Checklist for Completion105Section 4: Assessment and quality assurance information109Recommended assessment methods110Early Years Educator qualifications assessment principles112Section 5: Documents and resources115Useful documents116Mandatory documents116Safeguarding guidance116Version 4.4p994
Qualification SpecificationSummary of changesThis section summarises the changes to this qualification specification.Version PublicationDateSummary of amendmentsv4.1pMarch 2019Safeguarding guidance added.v4.2pApril 2019Addition to ‘About this qualification’v4.3pJune 2019Removal of critical evaluate and replaced with evaluate,throughout the longitudinal study.V4.4pSeptember2019Removal of the word critical on pg 104 ‘Completing theevaluation’Version 4.4p5
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Section 1: General introductionAbout this Qualification SpecificationThis Qualification Specification contains details of all the units you will be required tocomplete to gain the qualification.How the qualification worksThis qualification is made up of units each representing a small step of learning. This allowsthe qualification to be completed at your own pace.All of the units achieved can be ‘banked’. This means that if you want to take anotherqualification which includes the same units you do not have to take them again.Each unit has: a level – shows how difficult it is a credit value – one credit represents about 10 hours' work a unit aim – explains what is covered in the unit learning outcomes – cover what you need to do (skills) or what you need to understand(knowledge) assessment criteria – what you need to show (evidence).Each learning outcome is linked to a number ofassessment criteria. Evidence must be provided for allthe assessment criteria to gain the unit.Version 4.4p8
Section 1: General introductionUnderstanding learning outcomesThere are two main types of learning outcome: Skills that can be performed Knowledge that can be learnt.Sometimes they can cover a combination of the two.Competence/Skills-based learning outcomes: Begin with ‘Be able to’. The assessment criteria usually show that the evidencecould be observable within a real work environment. Other methods may beapplied, please see chart in Assessment Guidance section. All evidence must bebased on the learner’s experience in a real work environment.Knowledge based learning outcomes: Begin with ‘Know’, ‘Understand’ or ‘Know how to.’For your convenience, Knowledge-only units are indicated by a lightbulb inboth the Unit List and at the top of the units.If a unit is not marked with a lightbulb, it is a skills unit or contains a mix ofknowledge and skills.Assessing competenceLearners will need to meet all of the assessment criteria for knowledge, skills andcompetence included in the qualification using assessment methods selected at Assessordiscretion.To aid Assessors with discretionary decisions concerning individual experience in real workenvironments across the age range from 0-5 years: direct observations must continue to beused to assess competence with the age range the learner is working with but can becomplemented with expert witness testimonies, reflective accounts including prior knowledgeand professional discussions to assess knowledge, skills and competence outside of thisage range.Version 4.4p9
Section 1: General introductionMaking use of our websiteOur website is maintained on a regular basis and this is where the most up-to-datedocuments can be found. We strongly advise that these should be used as a resource on anon-going basis to ensure you always have the most current information.All our qualification documents are version controlled, allowing you to check for updates orrevisions.The Public WebsiteOur public website address is www.cache.org.uk. The website contains information about allour qualifications, and also a link to our QualHub www.qualhub.co.uk which contains: Key Facts Qualification SpecificationsThere are also some other key documents that can be referred to when required. Forexample: Complaints Procedure Appeals Process Diversity StatementIt also contains regular news updates and case studies and links to websites from otherorganisations that might be of interest.The Centre Secure WebsiteMore specific information to support Centre delivery can be found in our members area onQualHub. This site is for Approved Centres only.To access the members area on QualHub, please log in using the details provided by theCentre administrator.Version 4.4p10
Section 1: General introductionEqual opportunitiesWe fully support the principle of equal opportunities and oppose all unlawful or unfairdiscrimination on the grounds of ability, age, colour, culture, disability, domesticcircumstances, employment status, gender, marital status, nationality, political orientation,racial origin, religious beliefs, sexual orientation and social background. We aim to ensurethat equality of opportunity is promoted and that unlawful or unfair discrimination, whetherdirect or indirect, is eliminated both in its own employment practices and in access to itsqualifications. A copy of CACHE’s Diversity and Equality policy is available on the website.Diversity, access and inclusionOur qualifications and associated assessments are designed to be accessible, inclusive andnon-discriminatory. We regularly evaluate and monitor the 6 diversity strands (gender, age,race, disability, religion, sexual orientation) throughout the development process as well asdelivery, external moderation and external assessment processes of live qualifications. Thisensures that positive attitudes and good relations are promoted, discriminatory language isnot used and our assessment procedures are fully inclusive.Learners who require reasonable adjustments or special consideration should discuss theirrequirements with their Tutor, who should refer to our Reasonable Adjustments and SpecialConsiderations policy for guidance. For more information on the Reasonable Adjustmentsand Special Considerations policy, please see our dedicated qualifications websitewww.qualhub.co.uk.PlagiarismPlagiarism means claiming work to be your own which has been copied from someone orsomewhere else. All the work you submit must be your own and not copied from anyoneelse unless you clearly reference the source of your information. Your Tutor will explain howto provide a reference list that shows where you found your information. If your Centrediscovers evidence that your work is copied from elsewhere, it will not be accepted and youmay be subject to your Centre’s or our disciplinary procedure. If this happens, you will haveto submit an additional piece of work for assessment. We will be notified of any cases ofplagiarism.Buying and selling assignmentsOffering to buy or sell assignments is not allowed. This includes using sites such as eBay. Ifthis happens, we reserve the right not to accept future entries from you.Version 4.4p11
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Section 2: About this qualificationQualification summaryTitleNCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early YearsWorkforce (Early Years Educator)Qualificationnumber601/2629/2AimThe aim of this qualification is to prepare learners tobecome Early Years Educators, enabling them to work withchildren from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge ofchildren aged 5 to 7 years.Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended thatlearners will be able to enter the workforce as Early YearsEducators.PurposeOfqual code anddescription (whereapplicable)D Confirm occupational competence and/or ‘licence topractice’D1 Confirm competence in an occupational role to thestandard required.Total QualificationTime (hours)610Guided Learning(hours)486Credit value61Minimum age oflearner16Age ranges coveredby the qualificationThis qualification prepares learners to work with childrenbetween birth and 5 years with knowledge of children up to7 years.Real workenvironment (RWE)requirement/recommendation350 recommended placement hours.Rules ofCombinationIn order to achieve the Level 3 Diploma for the Early YearsWorkforce (Early Years Educator) learners must gain atotal of 61 credits. To do this, they must achieve all 23mandatory units.Minimum credit at/aboveLevelVersion 4.4p6114
Section 2 About this qualificationProgressionincluding job roles(where applicable)RecommendedassessmentmethodsJob roles include: practitioner in day nurseries practitioner in Nursery schools practitioner in reception classes in primary schools pre-school worker.All units will be internally assessed using a range ofmethods. This could include direct observation within theworkplace, a portfolio of evidence, written assignments or atask set by us*.* NB: Assessment tasks are provided for Tutors’ convenience in theTutor Guidance. They are not mandatory.AdditionalassessmentrequirementsSome learning outcomes within this qualification will requireassessment in a Real Work Environment.Grading systemAchieved/Not Yet AchievedEntry requirements/recommendationsLearners must be aged 16 or above.There are no specific resource requirements for thesequalifications, but Centres must ensure learners haveaccess to suitable resources to enable them to cover all theappropriate learning outcomes.About thisqualificationThis is a regulated qualification. The regulated number forthis qualification is 601/2629/2.This qualification is suitable for use in the Early YearsEducator Apprenticeship Standard at Level 3, as it meetsthe DfE requirements.Version 4.4p15
Section 2: About this qualificationIntroductionWelcome to the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early YearsEducator) (QRN: 601/2629/2). The many links to useful websites within this document are allaccessible at the time of going to print.Qualification purposeThe NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)(QRN: 601/2629/2) prepares learners to become Early Years Educators, enabling them towork with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.Upon achievement of this qualification it is intended that learners will be able to enter theworkforce as Early Years Educators.In response to the Department for Education and National College for Teaching andLeadership Policy, Improving the quality and range of education and childcare frombirth to 5 years, we have built a qualification to meet the Criteria required for those wishingto become Early Years Educators.We have surpassed the minimum requirements set out in the Full and Relevant Criteria todevelop a qualification which reflects the priorities of practitioners and employers to meet theneeds of young children.Entry requirementsLearners must be at least 16 years old. We do not set any other entry requirements butCentres may have their own guidelines.Early Years Educator: GSCE English and Maths requirementThe requirement for Level 3 Early Years Educators (EYE) to hold GCSE English and mathsA*-C, has been broadened to Level 2 qualifications, including Functional Skills. This will alsoapply to an apprenticeship route.This will enable staff with an EYE qualification and Level 2 English and mathematicsqualifications to count in the Level 3 staff: child ratios in childcare settings. This includesthose who already hold an EYE qualification, began studying an EYE from September 2014or will achieve an EYE in the future.Please refer to the Early Years Workforce Strategy (March 2017) for further details.International qualifications can be checked through NARIC.Apprenticeship exit requirementThe Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) forms part of theEarly Years Pathway of the Advanced Apprenticeship for the Children and Young People’sWorkforce. English and maths GCSEs at grade C or above are a completion requirement forchildcare apprentices.For accepted equivalencies for GCSE English and maths, please refer to the Department ofEducation website, Early Years Qualifications List.Version 4.4p16
Section 2 About this qualificationQualification structureIn order to aid holistic delivery and assessment, we have structured the units around thefollowing three themes: Theme 1: Health and well-being Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practice Theme 3: Play, development and learning for school readinessPlease see the Unit List for details about which units are grouped under each of the themes.Learners must achieve: 23 mandatory units Credit value: 61Placement hoursDuring placement, learners will need support from a professional within the Real WorkEnvironment.To aid Assessors with discretionary decisions concerning individual experience in real workenvironments across the age range from 0-5 years: direct observations must continue to beused to assess competence with the age range the learner is working with but can becomplemented with expert witness testimonies, reflective accounts including prior knowledgeand professional discussions to assess knowledge, skills and competence outside of thisage range.Version 4.4p17
Section 2: About this qualificationAssessment strategyTo gain this qualification, the learner will need to achieve the following: Pass in all unitsAll units in this qualification are mandatory. Units will be internally assessed. Wehave created innovative non-mandatory tasks for all units, with the exception ofUnit 3.15 (see Longitudinal Study below). These can be found in the LearnerHandbook and Tutor Guidance documents on our secure site. Longitudinal Study (Unit 3.15)This will be a mandatory task set by us. It will be internally assessed. Detailedguidance can be found in the Tutor Guidance on our secure site. Competence in a real work environmentFull achievement of the qualification will not be possible until all componentsare complete. Unit certification will be available.Total Qualification Time/Guided Learning: DefinitionsTotal Qualification Time (TQT) is comprised of the following two elements: the number of hours which we have allocated to a qualification for Guided Learning an estimate of the number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend inpreparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training, but notunder the immediate supervision of a Tutor or Assessor.GLH Guided Learning and TQT apply to the qualification as a whole. We use GLH to refer to the estimated guided learning hours at unit level.Version 4.4p18
Section 2: About this qualificationUnit listOur suite of Early Years Educator and associated qualifications are made up of a bank of shared units. A unit shared by multiplequalifications keeps the same unit number; therefore, unit numbers within our Unit Lists may not always run sequentially. We hope theconsistent use of unit numbers will help you identify the crossover of units when navigating our Early Years Educator suite.Theme 1: Health and well-beingUnit no.Unit ref.TitleLevelCreditGLHUnit 1.1L/505/9300Support healthy lifestyles for children through the provision of food andnutrition2220Unit 1.2 WBA/505/9809 Support healthy lifestyles for children through exercise218Unit 1.3 WBM/505/9810 Support physical care routines for children2215Unit 1.4 WBT/505/9811 Promote children’s emotional well-being3214Unit 1.5A/505/9812 Understand how to support children who are unwell3219LevelCreditGLH3321Theme 2: Legislation, frameworks and professional practiceUnit no.Unit ref.TitleUnit 2.2F/505/9813Understand legislation relating to the safeguarding, protection and welfare ofchildrenUnit 2.3 WBJ/505/9814 Use legislation relating to the health and safety of children3220Unit 2.4 WBL/505/9815 Follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice3321Unit 2.5 WBR/505/9816 Working in partnership3215Unit 4.1F/505/9830 Engage in profes
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) Version 4.4p 4 Unit 2.4 WB: Follow legislation relating to equality, diversity and inclusive practice 47 Unit 2.5 WB: Working in partnership 49 Unit 4.1: Engage in professional development 53 Unit 3.1: Understand the value of play in Early Years 55
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