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Children and Early Years Courses

Explore our Children and Early Years courses, designed for anyone who cares for, teaches or supports babies, children and young people. From introductory Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications to Level 3 Early Years Educator diplomas and Level 5 leadership in residential childcare, every course is Ofqual-regulated and studied flexibly online with Bright Pathway.

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NCFE Cache Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children

Learners aged 14+ who want a friendly introduction to caring for babies and young children before moving on to Level 2 childcare study.

NCFE Cache Level 2 Award in Babysitting

Anyone aged 14+ who wants to babysit safely and confidently, from preventing accidents and fires at home to caring for young children.

NCFE Cache Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting

Current and future parents learning about parents’ rights and responsibilities, healthy family lifestyles and caring for a young baby.

Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Young People

Anyone working with children and young people who needs to recognise signs of abuse and neglect and respond to concerns safely.

Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People’s Workforce

Staff and volunteers in supporting roles with children and young people aged 0–19, building practical skills in their own setting.

NCFE Cache Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner

Learners training to work as early years practitioners, supporting the care, learning and development of babies and young children.

NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)

Learners working in early years settings who want to qualify as Early Years Educators and progress into Level 3 roles.

NCFE Cache Level 3 Extended Diploma for Working in the Early Years Sector (Early Years Educator)

Learners on an early years placement training to become qualified Early Years Educators with a graded Level 3 qualification.

NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare (England)

Practitioners working with children and young people in residential childcare settings in England who want to develop their professional practice.

NCFE Cache Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Deputy managers, managers and aspiring registered managers leading residential childcare services in England.