NCFE CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator for the Work-Based Learner: The only textbook for Early Years endorsed by CACHE

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Understand safeguarding policies and procedures, including child protection, recognise when a child is in danger or at risk of abuse, and know how to act to protect them.

This qualification is suitable for a range of learners, either working or wishing to work in early years education and care. Written by experts Carolyn Meggitt and Tina Bruce, this is the only resource for the Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (EYE) endorsed by CACHE. The approachable writing style makes learning key concepts both easy and enjoyable for all learners, and all aspects of the qualification are covered and linked to specific learning outcomes. This book will support your students through their assessment and the start of their careers.

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The qualification criteria lay out the minimum requirements for what an early years educator should know, understand and be able to do to be considered qualified to support young children age birth to 5 in the early years foundation stage. It is divided into 2 sections: The "CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator for the Work Based Learner" by Penny Tassoni is an educational textbook designed to support individuals who are pursuing the CACHE Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification through a work-based learning route. This qualification is aimed at individuals who aspire to work as early years educators or practitioners, primarily in settings like nurseries, preschools, and early years education centers. Here's an overview of what this resource cover and the potential benefits it offers:

Child Development and Learning: Information on child development theories and how children learn, including cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in the early years. Learners can progress to the Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner or other higher level early years qualifications. Professionalism and Reflective Practice: Developing professionalism, effective communication skills, and a reflective approach to practice. The Pearson Children’s Learning and Development book is a perfect resource for anyone, whether they are a learner or assessor, as it supports varying levels of knowledge and understanding. We believe it's incredibly important to build a pipeline of talent within the early years sector. Not only do we want to create opportunities for all people, but we find that apprentices often stay on for a long time, undergoing training before moving into management roles.”

About this role

Combines the in-depth information your learners need for their Early Years Educator qualification with work-relevant examples, features and case studies. Plan and provide activities to meet additional needs, working in partnership with parents and/or carers and other professionals, where appropriate. 3. Make accurate and productive use of assessment Learners interested in the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (Early Years Educator) (Work Based) will be required to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of early years education and care, including that they can support and promote children's early education and development, plan and provide effective care, teaching and learning that enables children to progress and prepares them for school, make accurate and productive use of assessment, develop effective and informed practice, safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children, work in partnership with the key person, colleagues, parents and/or carers or other professionals.

Engage in continuing professional development and reflective practice to improve own skills, practice, and subject knowledge (for example, in English, mathematics, music, history or modern foreign languages). 5. Safeguard and promote the health, safety and welfare of children Learners can progress into various job roles in the statutory, voluntary or private sectors such as: The early years is a vital part of a child’s education when they develop the cognitive, social and emotional skills that set them up for life. Early years professionals are crucial in helping children develop before starting school. They plan and run education, play activities with children under five years old, and make sure they're safe and happy. It's a joyful and rewarding job where apprentices will get to see children learn and grow thanks to their support.Alternatively apprentices could do one of the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification on the DfE list of approved EYE qualifications Dedicated support for work-based learners taking the new Pearson EdexcelLevel 3 Diploma in Children's Learning and Development (Early Years Educator). Work co-operatively with colleagues and other professionals to meet the needs of babies and children and enable them to progress.

Placements are required for achievement of this qualification. A minimum of 350 placement hours is required. During placement, learners will need support from a professional within the real work environment who will be required to complete professional development records. Effective Partnerships: Strategies for building positive relationships with parents and families contribute to collaborative care environments.

Understand a range of underpinning theories and philosophical approaches to how children learn and develop, and their influence on practice. Understand why health and well-being is important for babies and children and promote healthy lifestyles. It is the role of the Department for Education ( DfE) to define the content of the level 3 qualifications that practitioners must hold to be included in the ratios specified in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework. Observation and Assessment: Techniques for observing and assessing children's development and learning, including using observation to plan and adapt activities.