NNEB
An NNEB diploma in nursery nursing indicates the holder undertook a full time
2-year course covering the ages of 0-7. This is probably the most widely recognised
qualification and gives student’s hands on experience in addition to the
academic course which covers the physical, social, educational, intellectual and
emotional needs of different ages. Other areas of study include health and hygiene,
play and first aid. CACHE
(The Council for Awards in Childcare and Education), have recently taken over
the conduct of this diploma and now also award a one-year certificate in Childcare
and Education. BTEC
A BTEC National Diploma in Child Studies (Nursery Nursing) indicates the holder
studied for a full time course of a higher level than the NNEB diploma. The course
places more emphasis on the academic work and includes modules for those interested
in teaching, nursing, social work and childcare. This BTEC diploma is a full time
two-year course, and thus distinguishable from the BTEC National Certificate in
Childhood Studies which is a lower level one-year part time course offered to
mature candidates. GNVQ
GNVQ courses operate at various as a vocational alternative to A levels. They
are administered by City and Guilds and deal in Childcare and related studies.
NVQ Levels 2,3 & 4 can take up to two years to complete and are competence
based Students are given hands on experience and subject to assessment in the
workplace. These courses have replaced the old one-year City and Guilds course. NAMWC
The NAMWC Certificate (National Association of Maternal and Child Welfare) is
aimed at 16-18 year olds and covers children from 0-Teenagers, whilst an advanced
certificate is aimed at more mature students such as Childminders who wish to
study for a Professional Qualification. Another alternative here is a two-year
diploma course. ADCE
ADCE (Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education). This is an advanced course
open only to experienced Childcarers. A Nursery Manager is likely to have this
qualification. Colleges
Private Colleges offering specialist training include the Norland College, The
Princess Christian College and The Chiltern Nursery Training College. Courses
are 2 years and are generally followed by a probationary period of 6-9 months.
A wide range of subjects are studied and students are awarded the NNEB and Health
Diploma. Others
Other Qualifications include the Pre-School Play-Group Diploma and The Montessori
Childcare and Teaching Diploma. The Montessori Diploma is a privately run course
which is taken either full time or by correspondence and covers children aged
2-7. The course promotes the philosophy of Maria Montessori who believes in Children’s
ability to teach themselves within a structured learning environment
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