NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home-Based Childcare
A recognised qualification for people preparing to work as a childminder, nanny or other home-based childcare professional.
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Who this is suitable for
- People preparing to register as a childminder
- Childminding assistants
- Nannies
- Au pairs
- Other home-based childcarers
About this qualification
This qualification prepares learners to set up a home-based childcare setting and supports the knowledge needed to work as a childminder, childminding assistant, nanny, au pair or other home childcarer.
Units, modules & structure
- 1Preparing to Work as a Home Based ChildcarerMandatory
- 2Preparing to Set Up a Home Based Childcare BusinessOptional · Learner chooses one of the two optional pathway units.
- 3Exploring the Role of the NannyOptional · Learner chooses one of the two optional pathway units.
How learning is delivered
Entry requirements
Learners should be at least 16. NCFE sets no other entry requirements, although providers may apply their own guidance.
Placement requirements
No placement is required; this is a knowledge-only qualification.
Support
- Learner support from the Stepping Stones team throughout the qualification.
Frequently asked questions
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner
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Stepping Stones Leadership Programme
A three-month development programme for current and aspiring early years leaders, including room leaders and deputy managers.