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If you're looking to pursue a career in childcare or education, a CACHE qualification is invaluable.  CACHE courses cover topics such as play-based learning, observation techniques, and effective communication with children and parents, preparing you for the unique challenges and joys of working with young learners.

With a CACHE course, you could qualify for a range of careers in childcare, whether you want to become a childminder or nanny, or you're interested in working in schools or nurseries. They're also tailored to learners of all experience levels, from beginner to advanced, with the option to study CACHE full-time or part-time.

So whether you're looking to meet regulatory requirements, or you just want to enhance your career prospects, CACHE qualifications can help set you up for success.

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  • Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Care for Children and Young people
    • 58,556 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    We all know how important it is for children and young people to be safe and well cared for. Unfortunately, some children are at risk of abuse and exploitation. If you’re involved in caring for children and you want to help those affected by these issues, our level 2 certificate …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Counselling Skills
    • 60,560 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Many people find it helpful to seek counselling at some point in their lives, and a counsellor can provide support for people in all sorts of situations. If you're interested in supporting people to improve their personal well-being, this course will provide you with the correct …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of caring for young people
    • 1,934 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 160 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Care for peoples mental health
    • 32,413 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Around 450 million people currently experience mental health problems. Recent reports suggest that over 12 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety in just one year. It’s important that employers are transparent and open about mental health …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Safe Handling of Medication in Health & Social Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn Safe Handling of Medication
    • 15,578 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Modern medicines are powerful substances which have beneficial effects for millions of people worldwide. However, inappropriate use or handling of these substances can have severe, or even fatal, consequences. Up-to-date knowledge of the safe handling of medicines is essential fo …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of Cyber Security

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of cyber security.
    • 4,574 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Team Leading

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand the principles of team leading
    • 2,041 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 160 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Children and Young People's Mental Health

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you enhance your awareness of children and young people's mental health
    • 5,665 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 156 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn the Principles of Cleaning
    • 9,764 enquiries
    • Online
    • 12 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    If you're starting a career in the cleaning industry, the level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles is the best way to brush up on your skills and show your competency to employers in one of the largest business sectors in the UK. You will know the difference between routine an …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Mental Health First Aid

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of mental health
    • 3,937 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Gain Understanding about Nutrition
    • 7,483 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Whether you work in the healthcare or fitness industry and want to enhance your knowledge, or whether you just want to make some lifestyle changes yourself, our level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health is perfect for you. This fully online course will teach you …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Understanding Autism

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support to enhance your knowledge and understanding of autism
    • 2,742 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 180 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Business Administration

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand business administration
    • 2,459 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 155 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand the principles of customer service
    • 2,844 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 180 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Award in Neuroscience in the Early Years

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with materials and tutor support. Learn about child development.
    • 4,094 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
    This qualification provides an introduction to neuroscience in the early years – from birth to seven years. Self-regulation in the early years is a critical set of skills that help children to remain calm, attentive, and able to deal with powerful emotions such as fear, anger, an …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Principles of Dementia Care

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, to help you understand the principles of dementia care
    • 2,257 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 153 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 & 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care + Care Certificate Standards (1 to 15) Course

    EduXpress
    CPD Accredited| Free: Observation Skills, Care Planning, Mental Health Care Course + Certificate + Exam| Instant Access
    • 1,944 students
    • Online
    • 16.7 hours · Self-paced
    • Certificate(s) included
    • Tutor support
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    ...nvq health and social care Certificate Level 3 nvq health and social care Level 4 NVQ Health and social care Mental Health Care Worker NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace NVQ Level 3 Mental Health Level 3 …
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  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Coding

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of coding.
    • 1,432 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Learn about domestic abuse.
    • 3,226 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    The annual Crime Survey estimates that almost 2.5 Million adults experience domestic abuse each year. In addition, one in five children witness or experience domestic abuse in their childhood. Although it is often an under reported crime, with most cases of domestic abuse kept hi …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Dignity & Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and tutor support. Benefit the people you care for
    • 5,417 enquiries
    • Online
    • 6 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    If you work in health and social care, you need to understand the fundamentals of safeguarding in order to protect the health, well-being and human rights of the people you care for. Our level 2 certificate in Understanding Dignity and Safeguarding in Adult Health and Social Care …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 in Understanding Safeguarding and Prevent

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of safeguarding and prevent
    • 1,320 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Counselling Skills

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course based remotely, with tutor support and study materials to help you enhance your counselling skills
    • 2,499 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 160 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Data Protection and Data Security

    CT Skills Limited
    FREE online course, with tutor support and study materials to increase your knowledge of data protection and security
    • 1,037 enquiries
    • Online
    • 8 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • 135 CPD points
    • Tutor support
    *Please first check eligibility requirements before enquiring. You must: Be currently living in England - postcode eligibility applies (see the requirements section for more information) Have been a resident in the UK/EU for 3+ years - for purposes other than study Be aged 19+ ye …
    Free
  • Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health

    Learning Curve Group
    Complete online for FREE when it suits you, with study materials and support. Understand Young People's Mental Health.
    • 13,187 enquiries
    • Online
    • 7 weeks · Self-paced
    • Regulated qualification
    • Tutor support
    Around 1 in 10 children and young people are affected by mental health problems, so it’s important that people working with them have a good understanding of mental health. If you want to learn about mental health issues to support children and young people that you work with, or …
    Free

FAQs

Reed Courses advertises a large variety of CACHE courses which are delivered by a range of learning providers. The CACHE courses on offer vary in time duration and study method, with many offering tutor support. Whether you want to study for a regulated qualification, or take a CACHE course which provides CPD points/hours or qualifications, there are a number of learning options available.

A qualification can only be delivered by an awarding body which is regulated by a government body. The one you will most commonly see on site is OFQUAL, the government regulating body for England - but there is a different regulating body for each country in the United Kingdom, as well as the Republic of Ireland. Each regulating body maintains a list of the qualifications it regulates.

In addition to free CACHE courses, Reed Courses also has plenty of paid for online CACHE courses, designed to meet all kinds of learning goals and to suit a range of preferred study methods.

Reed Courses advertises a variety of free online CACHE courses. Alternatively you'll be able to enrol on an online CACHE course of your choosing, and study entirely online. If you'd prefer an in-person learning experience, you could take a classroom course where you'll be taught in a classroom at a given location. Reed Courses also advertises distance learning courses and in-company courses from a variety of learning providers.