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BIG ISSUE: The Level 3 Diploma for the early years and childcare workforce
Follow the introduction of a single level 3 qualification in September.
Level 3 Diploma wins UCAS points
CACHE has confirmed that the Level 3 Extended Diploma for the Children...
Quality of training matters most in qualifications reform, say nursery leaders
The quality of training providers and of assessment is more important in...
Level 3 extended diploma enrols learners despite UCAS points delay
The awards body CACHE has confirmed that its Level 3 Extended Diploma...
Lords bid to save Montessori and Steiner qualifications in Education Bill
Amendments to the Education Bill proposed by the House of Lords are...
Nursery chains slam 'inadequate' Children and Young People's Workforce diploma
Dissent is growing among major nursery providers over inadequacies in the content...
Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, Part 6: Understand how to support positive outcomes
This is a challenging unit, but one that is fundamental to providing...
New Level 3 for college learners on the way
The Children's Workforce Development Council is supporting the awarding body Edexcel in...
Analysis: Level three diploma for the children and young people's workforce - Fit for purpose?
No sooner has the new diploma been launched as the single qualification...
Level 3 Diploma, Part 5 - Context and Principles for Early Years Provision
A unit that can help prepare new practitioners for dealing with parents...
Positive relationships: Let's talk about ... qualifications
The EYFS Review suggests that a new professional qualification equivalent in status...
Level 3 Diploma, Part 4: Promote Learning and Development in the Early Years
Aspects of the second-largest unit of the new diploma are spelled out...
Advisors to scrutinise early years qualifications and training
The Department for Education's early years steering group is to look at...
Level 3 Diploma: part 3 - Promote children's welfare and well-being in the early years
The largest study unit in the Level 3 Diploma sounds daunting, but...
Level 3 Diploma, Part 2: Professional practice in early years settings
How has the act of reflecting on your own practice been turned...
Analysis: Welcome reprieve but sector still frustrated
The deadline for having a single qualification for new entrants to the...
Level 3 Diploma, Part 1: Supporting Children's Speech, Language and Communication
Understanding and promoting children's communication skills is a compulsory part of the...
Early years qualifications extension welcomed
Colleges and awarding bodies have been reacting to the decision by the...
Editor's view - what's happening with qualifications?
Unknown territory lurks around the new early years qualifications.
CWDC extends deadline for existing early years and childcare qualifications
Some early years and childcare qualifications will continue to be offered until...
Deadline for current early years qualifications could be extended following criticism from regulator of new Level 3
The CWDC has confirmed that it is reviewing the cut-off point for...
Work Matters: Management Focus: Childminding - A relevant Level 3?
A qualification being piloted in Liverpool is all about helping childminders to...
Nursery Management: Training - Gaps need to be addressed
Is there a long-term future for the new Level 2 - and...
CWDC launches home-based care course
A new home-based training course for childminders and nannies has been developed...
Analysis: The new Level 3 Diploma - Is it outcomes or input that count?
Does the new Level 3 qualification herald a fresh era of professionalism...
CACHE rallies support for new full-time Level 3 diploma
Awarding body CACHE is lobbying colleges to help gather support for a...
Wales presses ahead with new level 3 diploma
In Wales, a new level 3 'Diploma plus' is being developed, following...
Editor's view - the level 3 Diploma
The level 3 diploma continues to pose problems in training for the...
Training Today - Is less really more?
The new Level 2/3 awards replace more than 200 qualifications. Is it...
Work Matters: Management Focus - Training Providers - Ready for change
The future for training in the nursery sector is forecast by Ross...
Work Matters: New Level 2 Certificate - Spur to progresssion
The new Level 2 Certificate and other training options are outlined by...
Level 2 qualifications enrolment extended until the end of the year
College-based childcare students will be able to continue to enrol on current...
Nursery Management: Training - Will changes raise skills?
The Government's demand for all childcare staff to be qualified to Level...
Level 3 diplomas win reprieve after protest
Plans to scrap the childcare diplomas offered by CACHE and Edexcel this...
Analysis: 'Rethink Level 3 proposals'
Children as well as practitioners will suffer from the sweeping changes in...
Work Matters: Guide to qualifications reform Part 3 - New level 3
Superseding award will be better fit with EYFS.
Protests over short notice for new level 3 diploma
Representatives from colleges around the country reacted with shock to the news...
Level 3 childcare diploma course closes down
A university with campuses in London and Reading is to withdraw its...
Analysis: New level 3 qualification presents challenges for workforce
What does the CWDC aim to achieve with its new level 3...
Analysis: New Level 3 is unveiled
A qualifications shake-up and the latest on inspections were the hot topics,...
Analysis: Qualifications - All aboard for level 3?
The Government's proposal to require all childcare staff to be qualified to...
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