Qualification factsheet

Qualification overview

Qualification title NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate in Neuroscience in Early Years
Qualification number (QN) 603/5217/6
Total qualification time (TQT): 205 Guided learning hours (GL) 170
Entry requirements: Learners should be a minimum of 18 years of age.

About this qualification

This qualification’s aim is to provide an understanding of brain development in early years. It looks at the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), contemporary theories and implementing neuroscience-informed change.

This qualification is suitable for learners aged 18 and over, particularly those who are currently employed in an early years setting as the qualification can be used for evidence of CPD.

Qualification structure

This qualification has 4 mandatory units.

Mandatory units

R/617/8539 Understand neuroscience as part of effective early years practice
J/617/8540 Understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children’s stress response system
L/617/8541 Contemporary thinking and research from the neurosciences about child development from birth to seven years
R/617/8542 Implementing neuroscience-informed change through practitioner-led enquiry

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed.

Placement requirements

Learners are required to be in employment/ work placement to fulfil the Learning Outcomes of Unit 04.

Progression opportunities

Learners could progress to the following qualifications:

•Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (Early Years Educator)
•Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator)
•Technical Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education and Care (Early Years Educator)
•Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner

This qualification doesn’t lead to a specific job role but when undertaken in conjunction with our Early Years Educator Level 3/4 qualifications, it provides learners with an overall package that allows for further progression in the early years sector.