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Children & Early Years
NCFE Cache Entry Level Certificate in Caring of a Child/Children (Entry 3)
Course Price: £249
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Certificate in Caring of a Child Qualification Overview
Entry Level Certificate in Caring of a Child/Children (Entry 3) is an Ofqual regulated qualification that aims at exposing the learners to the fundamentals skills and knowledge needed to take care of young children. The course, the Entry Level childcare, will help students gain an insight into the needs of children and early development and the necessity to provide the children with safe, supportive and hygienic environment.
Additionally, our course on Entry Level Caring a Child has emphasized major aspects of the communication with young children, facilitation of play and development, and familiarity with everyday routines that will stimulate wellbeing. Students are empowered with life skills that are fundamental in taking care of children without fear, and they get to be informed of safety, hygiene and emotional support, which allows them to move on to more childcare learning or personal development prospects.
Entry Profile for Entry Level Certificate in Caring of a Child/Children (Entry 3)
Our Entry Level Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children (Entry 3) course is suitable for learners who might have interest in building up skills needed to take care of an infant or young child, either to develop himself or her self or as a precursor to becoming a childcare worker or early years worker in the future. It is an appropriate qualification among the young people, parents or individuals wishing to develop parenting and life skills and even those with special educational needs or where English is an additional language.Interestingly, the qualification can also be useful to the learners who are new in the childcare learning and need to get confidence and awareness before to proceed further, and can also be useful in the further educational and employment supported or independent living opportunities.
Post Qualification Pathways
After the successful completion of Entry Level Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children (Entry 3), learners normally advance to Level 1 Caring for Children courses which expand more on the knowledge and understanding of childcare and early development. This gives a good base upon which learners can proceed to advance their competencies, and chances of transferring common units to advanced levels of qualification. Besides introductory qualifications, the learners can opt to advance to any of the following course ranges:
- Level 1 Award in Caring for Children
- Level 1 Certificate in Caring for Children
- Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
More Details About Certificate in Caring of a Child Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments and portfolio evidence. There are no formal examinations.
| Unit 1: : Confidence Building for the Young Child through Play | Unit 2: Listening to and Talking with a Young Child |
| Unit 3: Providing a Safe and Hygienic Environment for a Young Child | Unit 4: Routines for a Young Child |
| Unit 5: Respecting and Valuing Children | Unit 6: Children’s Play and Leisure Activities in the Community |
NCFE is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: 500/9353/8
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 18 Weeks depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans Includes
- Accredited Qualification - Ofqual recognised
- 12 months access – start whenever you're ready
- Prompt feedback within 3–5 working days
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One Time Purchase
Make a single payment, and you’re all set to begin your learning journey.
£249
Instalment Plan
Spread the cost of £286.35 with convenient monthly payments over 6 months.
£47.73
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Reviews and Testimonials
Harry Max
Esabelle James
Excelon Learning, as a training provider, exceeded my expectations in every aspect. Obtaining my qualification was a seamless process, and the communication and feedback I received were consistently timely, helpful, friendly, and supportive. Overall, my experience was extremely positive, and I would wholeheartedly recommend them without hesitation.
Trevor
Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.
Harold Gunther
Template of lesson plan and sample assignment provided proved extremely beneficial in navigating through the course. Their inclusion greatly facilitated my understanding and successful completion of the coursework.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This Entry Level Certificate in Caring a Child / Child (Entry 3) is appropriate in the situation where the person is novel to the childcare setting and desires to know how to care about the young child. It is perfect for young learners, parents or the ones who want to learn the basics of parenting and life. The qualification will also assist learners in foundation education such as those with special educational needs or those with English as an additional language so that they can develop confidence and ready to continue their education or daily life.
This qualification gives a general idea about childcare and allow to acquire the necessary life skills, though it does not qualify learners for professional childcare roles. It encourages next level learning and has the potential to enhance employability in various fields.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the ELCCCC course online.
No, you are not required to have previous teaching experience for enrolment of this course.Â
Learners must be aged 14 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.Â
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you in less than 24 hours.



Accessing the course was effortless, and whenever I needed support, reaching out was a straightforward process. The overall journey, from the initial application to the commencement of my course and contacting my tutor, was remarkably smooth.