NCFE CACHE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years
Ref:
603/7012/9
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Children and Young People
Features:
Learning Resources Available, Performance Points, V Cert
Registration & certification fee:
£72.50
Level:
Level 1/2
Minimum entry age:
14
GLH:
138
TQT:
152
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This qualification is approved for 2024, 2025 and 2026 performance tables. For more information please see the performance tables quick guide under support materials.
About this qualification
The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years is designed for learners who want an introduction to child development and care that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the early years sector or progress onto further study.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is designed for learners aged 14 to 16 in schools and colleges, but is also accessible for post-16 learners.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners are required to successfully demonstrate the knowledge and skills to meet the requirements of all 9 mandatory content areas.
How is it assessed?
The qualification has 2 assessments externally-set by NCFE: one non-exam assessment and one written examined assessment. Only one attempt at each assessment is permitted.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
It is recommended that this qualification is delivered over 2 years.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners who achieve at level 1 might consider progression to level 2 qualifications post-16, such as:
• GCSE in Childcare
• GCSE in Health and Social Care
• study at level 2 in a range of technical routes that have been designed for progression to employment, apprenticeships and further study
Learners who achieve at level 2 might consider progression to level 3 qualifications post-16, such as:
• Level 3 Applied Generals
• Level 3 Technical Levels including T Level programmes (this will support progression to employment and higher education)
Career opportunities
Learners could progress into employment or onto an apprenticeship. The understanding and skills gained through this qualification could be useful to progress onto an apprenticeship in the early years sector through a variety of occupations that are available within the sector, such as early years practitioners, early years educators and teaching assistants.
External assessment timetable
Please see the external assessment timetable for a breakdown of the assessment dates for this qualification.
Useful links
Regulations for the conduct of external assessment
Qualification specific instructions for delivery (QSID)
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 910 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 588 KB)
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 147 KB)
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
Synoptic connections (PDF | 175 KB)
Tutor guidance (PDF | 404 KB)
V Cert online demo tool (PDF | 106 KB)
Learner Support Pack - non-exam assessment (NEA) and examined assessment (EA) (PDF | 621 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
NCFE have password protected the latest external assessment past-paper, mark scheme and chief examiner report. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need a Portal login. If you do not have a Portal login please contact your Portal administrator.
Sample non-exam assessment (PDF | 353 KB)
Sample non-exam assessment - appendix 1 (PDF | 117 KB)
Sample non-exam assessment with mark scheme (PDF | 763 KB)
Synoptic connections (PDF | 175 KB)
Sample examined assessment question paper (PDF | 388 KB)
Sample examined assessment mark scheme (PDF | 506 KB)
Supplementary Answer Booklet (PDF | 140 KB)
Band 2 exemplar learner response (PDF | 326 KB)
Band 4 exemplar learner response (PDF | 350 KB)
Non-exam assessment (PDF | 929 KB)
Non-exam assessment with mark scheme (PDF | 1122 KB)
Chief Examiner and Chief Moderator Report - Level 1/2 Technical Award in Child Development and Care in the Early Years - Summer 2024 (PDF | 192 KB)
Mark Scheme – Summer 2024 (PDF | 1947 KB)
Examined Assessment – Summer 2024 (PDF | 3504 KB)
Teaching materials
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 1 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 1.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 2 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 2.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 3 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 3.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 4 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 4.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 5 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 5.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 6 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 6.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 7 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 7.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 8 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 8.
Free
Child Development and Care in the Early Years Content Area 9 Resource Pack
This resource pack contains a detailed Scheme of Work, comprehensive Learner Workbook, engaging PowerPoint presentations and a helpful Learner Quiz Workbook to support delivery of content area 9.
Free
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