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NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Early Years Montessori Pedagogy from Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator)
Ref:
610/4160/9
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care, Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to Practice, Preparation for Employment
Registration & certification fee:
£268.50
Level:
Level 4
Minimum entry age:
18
GLH:
630
TQT:
690
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About this qualification
This qualification is designed for learners to develop an increased understanding of Montessori pedagogy in early years. It covers a number of topics exploring Montessori in a learning environment. It also provides an opportunity for learners to acquire a number of practical and technical skills.
This qualification confirms competence in an occupational role and learners are required to demonstrate the full application of knowledge and understanding over a period of time in the workplace.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is available for learners aged 18 and above in England only.
This qualification is designed for learners who wish to develop their expertise, skills and professional approach to become a Montessori educator, including preparing to take on a leadership role in a Montessori setting.
It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in early years education.
What are the entry requirements?
Registration is at the discretion of the centre in accordance with equality legislation and should be made on the Portal. However, learners should be aged 18 or over to undertake this qualification,
There are no specific prior skills/knowledge a learner must have for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they have already achieved the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Montessori Pedagogy from Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator) (610/4159/2) or a previous level 3 qualification that is full and relevant or holds transferable skills preparing learners to study at level 4.
How is this qualification structured?
To be awarded this qualification, learners must successfully complete all 11 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of assessment methods evidencing knowledge, understanding and skills.
How long will it take to complete this qualification?
This qualification can be completed in1 to 2 years depending on the learner’s experience.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
A minimum of 400 hours professional placement in an approved Montessori early years setting is required.
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners may progress on to a foundation degree or degree in a relevant subject.
Career opportunities
Learners may progress directly into work in a Montessori early years setting.
Which type of job roles can you apply for on completion?
Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to the following job roles:
• early years educator
• leadership positions in early years settings
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification Specification (PDF | 971 KB)
Qualification Specification (Word) (DOCX | 618 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification Factsheet (PDF | 142 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Summary of 'Be able to' Assessment Criteria (DOCX | 375 KB)
Internal assessments
Internal Assessment Sample Task (PDF | 166 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Study Skills (R/651/1353)
The Montessori Philosophy (T/651/1354)
Principles of Child Development and Observation in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (Y/651/1355)
Contemporary Early Childhood Practice in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (A/651/1356)
Promoting Children's Health and Wellbeing in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (D/651/1357)
Activities of Everyday Living in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (F/651/1358)
Education of the Senses in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (H/651/1359)
Numeracy and Arithmetic in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (L/651/1360)
Literacy in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (M/651/1361)
Knowledge and Understanding of the World in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (R/651/1362)
Creativity in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (T/651/1363)