Awarding Body Partner
NCFE CACHE
Promoting and advancing learning
The UK’s specialist awarding organisation for childcare, early years, and education qualifications.
700,000+
Learners per year
#1
UK awarding body for childcare
180+
Years of education heritage
Founded
1848 (NCFE); 1945 (CACHE)
Regulator
Ofqual-regulated; Department for Education recognised
Mission
Promote and advance learning to create a fairer, more inclusive society
Official website
qualhub.co.ukAbout NCFE CACHE
NCFE CACHE is the UK’s most established awarding organisation for childcare, early years, teaching support, and dental nursing qualifications. CACHE (the Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education) has been the specialist brand for childcare since 1945 and merged with NCFE in 2014 to create a combined awarding organisation reaching over 700,000 learners every year. Every learndirect Early Years Educator, Teaching Assistant, HLTA, and Dental Nursing qualification is NCFE CACHE accredited and Ofqual-regulated.
Visit the official NCFE CACHE website
qualhub.co.uk
18 Courses Available
NCFE CACHE-accredited courses at learndirect
Every course below is delivered fully online and accredited by NCFE CACHE.
NCFE CACHE Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace Level 2 Certificate (RQF)
Nationally recognised Level 2 certificate in mental health first aid and workplace advocacy, awarded by NCFE CACHE.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator (RQF)
Qualify as an Early Years Educator with this nationally recognised NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF)
Become a fully qualified teaching assistant with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for Higher Level Teaching Assistants (RQF)
Progress to Higher Level Teaching Assistant status with the NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Supporting Teaching and Learning (RQF)
Start your teaching assistant career with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award. Study online at your own pace.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning
Gain the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning online, around your school role.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools (RQF)
Begin your teaching assistant career with the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning.
View course →Teaching Assistant: NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools (RQF)
Start your career as a teaching assistant with the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools.
View course →Level 3 Certificate in the Principles of Special Educational Needs (RQF)
Build specialist SEN expertise at Level 3. Study SEND law, child development, and inclusive practice – fully online.
View course →Special Educational Needs (SEN) – Advanced
Deepen your SEN expertise across autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and SEMH. Study online at your own pace with NCFE CACHE.
View course →Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF) Level 3 NVQ
Gain an NVQ-style Level 3 qualification in professional advice and guidance – study online, no exams.
View course →Level 2 Certificate in Introducing Caring for Children and Young People (RQF)
Start your childcare career. Earn 13+ credits with NCFE CACHE Level 2, then progress to Level 3 Early Years or TA.
View course →Supporting Teaching and Learning (Bilingual Teaching Assistant) Level 3 Diploma (RQF)
Qualify as a bilingual teaching assistant with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma – study online with school placement.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Children and Young People’s Workforce – Early Learning and Childcare (RQF)
Build the knowledge to work confidently with children and young people with this online NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award in Preparing to Work in Schools
NCFE CACHE Level 1 Award: Preparing to Work in Schools. Learn about schools, child safety & communication online.
View course →Child Psychology
Study child psychology online and understand how children think, feel, and develop from birth through adolescence.
View course →Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare CACHE Award Level 3 (RQF)
Prepare to set up as a childminder or nanny with the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Home Based Childcare.
View course →NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice of Dental Nursing
GDC-recognised Level 3 Diploma. 12 units, 365 guided learning hours, 100% online theory + dental practice placement. Complete in 12–18 months from £100.58/month.
View course →Recognised and regulated
NCFE CACHE qualifications are held to the highest national standards. You can verify NCFE CACHEdirectly on the official Ofqual register, or on the awarding body’s own website.
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