Early Years Foundation Stage Practice Certificate (EYFS)

  1. Who is the EYFS for?
  2. Aims
  3. What will I learn?
  4. Learning Method and Assessment
  5. Elegibility
  6. Further Information
Child Care and Early Years NVQ

  1. Who is the EYFS for?

    From September 2008 it has become compulsory for registered early years settings and providers to implement the Early Years Foundation stage. It is recommended that Managers/Deputy Managers attend this training then cascade to the rest of the staff. Funding is through Cumbria County Council Children's Services Bursary Funding scheme.

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  2. Aims

    The aim of this qualification is to enable children to experience a safe, nuturing and supportive environment in which they can flourish.

    On completion you will:

    • understand the context and principles for early years provision
    • Know how to promote children's development and learning from birth to five years and meet individual needs
    • Know how to promote children's welfare from birth to five years
    • Deliver play based activities that encourage creativity and exploration in the delivery of the areas of learning
    • know and understand relevant aspects of the common core of skills and knowledge as appropriate to Early Years Foundation Stage Practice

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  3. What will I learn?

    The CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice qualification is split into the following three mandatory units:

    • Unit 1 – Context and principles for early years provision
    • Unit 2 – Promoting learning and development in the early years
    • Unit 3 – Promoting children's welfare in the early years

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  4. Learning Method and Assessment

    The teaching and assessment of this qualification integrates the four basic themes of the Early Years Foundation Stage:

    • A Unique Child
    • Positive Relationships
    • Enabling Environments
    • Learning and Development

    You will be assessed by three different methods: assessor observation; walk and talk with an assessor; and a reflective task. The assessor observation and walk and talk methods will require an assessor to visit your setting.

    You will need to prepare for the assessor's visit and complete some work beforehand. This is outlined in the assessment for each unit. Your assessor will have verifiable and relevant current experience and competence in early.
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  5. Elegibility

    CACHE does not recommend any formal entry qualifications. However, as the assessments are work-based, you are required to be working in a regulated setting caring for children from birth to five years. You can be working as an employee or volunteer, or as a student on a work placement under the guidance of a qualified practitioner.

    This is not a full Level 3 qualification; however, it will update the existing knowledge and experience held by practitioners who already have a recognised Level 3 qualification. It may also be a valuable route of professional development for practitioners at different levels. For example, practitioners with a Level 2 qualification may wish to take the CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice to enhance their professional practice before moving on to a full Level 3 qualification.
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    If you work with children, you are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In most Centre's a security check by the Criminal Records Bureau will be necessary for volunteers, candidates in placement and employees working in this vocational area.
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  6. Further Information

    For further information please contact us, or if you fell this is the right programme for you Apply Now!

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