NCFE CACHE Level 4 Diploma in Montessori Pedagogy - Birth to Seven (Early Years Educator)
Ref:
601/4481/6
Sector:
Health, Public Services and Care,Early Years Educator
Features:
Licence to Practice
Registration & certification fee:
£268.50
Level:
Level 4
Minimum entry age:
18
GLH:
275
TQT:
950
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Important: This qualification will withdraw on 31 August 2024 and this is the last date we can accept learner registrations. The last date for certificate claims is 31 August 2027.
A new updated qualification that meets the new Department for Education (DfE) early years educator (EYE) criteria will be available from 1 September 2024, draft specifications will be shared in due course.
About this qualification
The aim of this qualification is to provide the learner with the expertise, skills and professional approach needed to become a facilitator of Montessori education, including preparation to take on a leadership role in a Montessori setting.
Who is it suitable for?
This qualification is available for learners aged 18+ in England only.
English and maths requirements
Learners who achieved a full and relevant level 3 or above qualification after 1 September 2014 will need to hold a suitable level 2 English qualification in order to count within the staff:child ratios at level 3. In addition, from January 2024, a manager or a learner that starts in a manager role will also need to hold a suitable level 2 maths qualification.
How is this qualification structured?
Learners must successfully complete all 13 mandatory units.
How is it assessed?
All units will be internally assessed using a range of assessment methods evidencing knowledge, understanding and skills.
Do you need to be working to take this qualification?
A minimum of 400 hours professional placement in an approved Montessori early years setting is required
What related qualifications can you progress to?
Learners may progress into a foundation degree or degree in a relevant subject.
Career opportunities
Learners may progress directly into work in a Montessori early years setting.
Funding for our qualifications
Find out more about funding for this and other qualifications on our funding page.
Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 749 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 537 KB)
Mentoring programme (PDF | 221 KB)
Mentoring programme (Word) (DOCX | 349 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Principles of Child Development and Observation in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (A/506/4587)
Numeracy and Arithmetic in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (A/506/4590)
Developing Own Montessori Practice in Professional Placement (D/506/4596)
Promoting Children's Health and Well-Being in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (D/506/6753)
Activities of Everyday Living in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (F/506/4588)
Developing Own Montessori Principles in Professional Placement (H/506/4597)
Education of the Senses in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (J/506/4589)
Literacy in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (J/506/4592)
Study Skills (M/506/4585)
Knowledge and Understanding of the World in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (R/506/4594)
The Montessori Philosophy (T/506/4586)
Creativity in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (Y/506/4595)
Contemporary Early Childhood Practice in an Early Years Montessori Learning Environment (Y/506/6752)