Caring for Children CACHE Entry Level 3 - October Start

The childcare industry is forecast to grow over the next five years in line with rising employment, which is set to stimulate demand for childcare services.

Additionally, as more households become eligible for free childcare and tax-free childcare schemes, government expenditure within the childcare sector is expected to increase.

The entry requirements for this course are:

• 4 GCSEs at grade 2 (E) or above including English and maths

• Assessment and interview

This course consists of the following modules:

• Healthy lifestyle

• Play and leisure

• Play and learning in the home

• Respecting and valuing children 

• Routines for young children

• Contraception

• Safe and hygienic environment

You will be assessed via:

• Written tasks

• Practical activity

• Presentations

• Role play

• Study visits

• Team building activities

To further enhance your progression, you will be involved in taking part in trips and visits, such as local schools, nurseries and mother and baby groups. Learners will have the opportunity to visit local library sessions to support story telling.
You will also have access to key employers that will deliver guest lectures to build your industry knowledge.

Our student common room is a great place to unwind and relax during your breaks. It features pool tables, table tennis, a gaming corner and lots of comfy sofas so you can refresh before your next lesson.

Themed events are held in the common room so you can get the best experience of being a Waltham Forest College student.

You will be offered opportunities to actively engage with industry related employers and take part in experiential events to improve your personal development.

The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:

• Childcare Level 1

Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of study programme learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an apprenticeship.