Welcome to CACHE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare & Education (Early Years Educator) (VRQ) By the end of this course you will: Gain the knowledge and experience which allows you to work with children from birth to 5 years.  Be able to access higher education or enter the workforce as an Early Years Educator. Have worked in several different placements. Have learnt how to effectively work as part of a team.

CACHE The way the course is broken down... In Year 12 2 days in placement, within a childcare setting 3 days in college 8 Units (1-8) One professional portfolio One Effective Practice Study task In Year 13 2 days in placement, within a childcare setting 7 units (9-15) One Extended Assessment task Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

CACHE 5 GCSE’s A-C, including English, Maths & Science. Department contact details Miss Tynan ktynan@toothillschool.co.uk 01949 875550 Lead teacher Miss Leeson and Miss Etheridge are also teachers of CACHE Course requirements 5 GCSE’s A-C, including English, Maths & Science. 2015/16 Department Performance 100% A*-D at the end of Year 13 UCAS Points Max of 420 (for an A*). C = 240 points (equivalent of 3 Cs at A-level) B = 300 points (equivalent of 3 Bs at A-level) A = 360 points (equivalent of 3 As at A-level) 2014/15 Department Performance 100% A*-D at the end of Year 13

Commitment CACHE What skills are needed? Expectations and workload Essay writing skills Good people skills; including being able to effectively communicate with others Ability to work with children Ability to work as part of a team Expectations and workload There are 15 units completed over the two years. The course is assessed by two professional practice portfolios in year 1 and 2, an Effective Practice Study and Extended Assessment (externally set, externally marked). You will be expected to complete 2 to 3 homework assignments per week You will need to be able to effectively manage your time to ensure all the criteria is met. You must act professionally and responsibly within placements

Why CACHE? “Getting to study theories of child care and education at college and getting to put it into practice in a setting every week has made me feel very confident in my skills. I know this course will help me to reach my goal of working with children” Grace Francis “Placement is amazing!” “You experience working with young children and get a feel for what being in a real working environment is like.” Charlotte, Amy and Marcia (l2014-2016 student’s) “I really enjoyed looking into Child Protection and how it has adapted throughout the years. I feel CACHE provides with lots of knowledge about current and relevant issues.” Bryony Sandford (2013-2015 student) Please choose ONE key reason why you think students would enjoy, or be successful, on this course… “The course has provided me with the professional skills needed to work with children.” Chris James (2013-2015 student)

Fantastic way to gain experience working with children Why CACHE? Fantastic way to gain experience working with children CACHE is the leading specialist Awarding Organisation for the Care and Education Sector. 100% A*- C in 2014 75% A*- C in 2015 (100% A*-D) Excellent pathway to a variety of careers, such as: working as a Early years practitioner in a nursery or as a primary school teacher. Please choose ONE key reason why you think students would enjoy, or be successful, on this course… This year 3 students went to University to study primary education. The remaining students have gone into employment.