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glossary of terms and qualifications 

NNEB (DCE)
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.

What the qualification allows the STUDENT to do: Once you have completed your NNEB (DCE) you are well qualified to start working in a nursery. NNEB's can also start working as a nanny although we would recommend that with newly qualified NNEB's there is an element of parental guidance.

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. What the course involves: 14 different modules covering both theory and practical areas of childcare.

What the qualification allows the STUDENT to do:  Nannies who have a CACHE certificate are qualified to start their career in childcare and begin working with children.

GNVQ
GNVQ courses are seen as vocational alternative to A levels. They are administered by City and Guilds and are aimed to cover Childcare and related studies. GNVQ 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. What the course involves: Level 2: assessed in a range of competencies dealing with children's physical, emotional and social development.
Level 3: assessed across 15 units including ability to work and care for children without supervision and management and support for parents and family.
Level 4: assessed for the ability to run and develop a play area and supervise other staff.

What the qualification allows the STUDENT to do:
Level 2: qualified to begin a career in childcare, either in nursery or as a mother's help.
Level 3: largely equivalent to an NNEB. Qualified to work as a nanny but some parental involvement and guidance is recommended for newly qualified girls.
Level 4: qualified for all types of childcare careers.

ADCE
ADCE (Advanced Diploma in Childcare and Education). This is an advanced course open only to experienced Childcarers. What the course involves: Advanced course work dealing with special educational needs and with appraisal and training methods of childcare and education.

What the qualification allows the STUDENT to do:
People who have an ADCE diploma are qualified to do almost any job in childcare and the course is only open to experienced child carers. The manager of your local nursery will probably be run by someone with an ADCE diploma.

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.

What the qualification allows the STUDENT to do:
People with a BTEC diploma are qualified to work either in a nursery or to begin their career as a nanny. The BTEC diploma is well run although it has a slight emphasis on the academic, as opposed to the practical, side.

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.

What the qualification allows the STUDENT to do:
A good qualification which allows the graduates to work in nurseries or as nannies.
 

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