CACHE have developed two 60 hour awards to enable those working in After School settings to work in Early Years and visa versa.

This CACHE Level 3 Award in Playwork for Early Years and Childcare has been designed for practicioners who hold a Level 3 qualification in children's care and education and who wish to or work in a playwork setting.

Course Content

This 60 hour award focuses on the critical differences between the knowledge and skills that someone who already has current Level 3 qualification in childcare and the additional knowledge and skills required to be effective in a playwork setting. To achieve this award two units must be completed:

Unit 1: The theory and practice of children's and young people's play

Unit 2: Issues in Playwork Practice

This award is linked to the National Occupational Stanards (NOS) for Children's Care, Learning and Development (CCLD).

Progression Option

Progress to a related Level 4 qualification