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DCMA expand the range of CACHE Qualifications
DCMA are pleased to announce they are now able to offer the full range of qualifications as listed below:
Assessing and Assuring the Quality of Assessment Qualifications Suite: Level 3 Award in Understanding the
Principles and Practices of Assessment
Children
and Young People Qualifications Suite: Level 2 Certificate for the Children and Young People's Workforce
Level 2 Award in Paediatric First Aid
Level 2 Award in Food Safety in Health and Social Care and Early Years and Childcare Settings
Level 2 Award in Preparation for the Responsibilities of Parenting
Level 2 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development Level 2 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development Level 3 Diploma for Children's Care, Learning and Development
Level 2 Certificate Introducing Caring for Children and Young People
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services
Level 1 Award in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Level 1 Certificate in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Settings
Children and Young People's Workforce Advanced Apprenticeship with Key Skills Children and Young People's Workforce Advanced Apprenticeship without Key Skills Children and Young People's Workforce Intermediate Apprenticeship with Key Skills Children and Young People's Workforce Intermediate Apprenticeship without Key Skills
Childminding Level 3 Understand How To Set Up a Home Based Childcare Service Level 3 Diploma in Home Based Childcare
Foundation Learning and Pre Level 2 Qualifications Suite Certificate in Caring for Children Level 1 Award in Caring for Children Entry Level 3 Certificate in Caring for a Child/Children Entry Level 3 Award in Caring for a Child/Children Level 1 Certificate in Personal and Social Development Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Early Years Settings Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Children
Posted 8th July 2011 |
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Government plans new nursery food guidance The review of the EYFS recommended that the Government provide further advice and good practice for practitioners. Children’s
minister SarahTeather said ‘Getting children to eat healthy food early on
is vital. Quite rightly, parents don’t want their child being fed junk food –
and nurseries play a key role in developing good eating habits.’ She added, ‘Many providers have been calling
out for clearer information on what food to serve – so, I’m glad that, with the
School Food Trust, we will be able to develop advice on the best healthy and
nutritious food for young children.’ Posted 5th July 2011 |
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Ofsted survives calls for it to be split
The government has decided not to split Ofsted into separate education and social care inspectorates despite the education select committees warnings that a single children’s inspectorate was too big to function effectively.
The government sighted the changes required to split into two inspectorates would be costly and disruptive. "Structural change is less important than quality of personnel and inspection methods," the response said. "Prioritising it would divert attention and resources from the more critical and urgent task of pursuing and securing the inspection reforms we consider to be vital."
"The current system in England is built around single points of accountability in local authorities, under the control of directors of children’s services and the government has no current plans to change this," the response added.
However the government accepted that the education and children’s care sections of Ofsted should have separate and "clearly articulated mission statements" available to staff, parents, professionals and the general public.
Posted 29th June 2011 |
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Updated sprouted beans statement Following further cases of E. coli in France, the Food Standards Agency is revising its guidance on the consumption of sprouted seeds such as alfalfa, mung beans (usually known as beansprouts) and fenugreek. As a precaution, the Agency is advising that sprouted seeds should only be eaten if they have been cooked thoroughly until steaming hot throughout; they should not be eaten raw. The investigations into the outbreak of E.coli in France have suggested a possible link to sprouting seeds from a company based in the UK. To date, no cases of food poisoning have been reported in the UK linked to the outbreak in France. We are in close contact with the Health Protection Agency which is actively monitoring the situation. The Agency also advises that equipment that has been used for sprouting seeds should be cleaned thoroughly after use. You should always wash your hands after handling seeds intended for planting or sprouting. Posted 27th June 2011 |
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Key recommendations from the EYFS review
The Government will be responding fully to the report in the summer it is anticipated that any changes will take place autumn 2012 at the earliest.
Posted 4th April 2011 |
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DCMA News Flash 28th February 2011 |
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Free Books for Children
Education Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that children in England will continue to receive free books at key stages of their childhood to instill a love of stories and reading. The free bookgifting scheme will be delivered by the successful Booktrust charity with Government investment valuing £13.5 million over two years – half the cost of the previous scheme. The new bookgifting programme will remain a universal offer, but will be enhanced by new elements offering targeted support for disadvantaged children and families. The programme will give all children up to the age of 11 access to books from an early age and will help contribute towards their literacy and learning skills. The schemes are: · Bookstart Baby - 0-12 months - universal offer · Bookstart Corner - 12 -30 months - targeted through Children's Centres · Bookstart Treasure Bag - 3-4 years - universal offer · Booktime - 4-5 years (Reception year) - universal and enhanced by a targeted Primary Programme for Reception age and Year 1 children · Booked Up – 11-12 years (Year 7) - universal and enhanced by a targeted Secondary Programme for children in years 7 and 8 There are also titles
for children with additional special needs, as part of the Bookstart, Booktime
and Booked Up arrangements.
Posted 28th February 2011 |
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Ofsted new feature - Click to Pay
Since June 2010 applicants who wish to register as early years or childcare providers have been able to apply online.
Now applicants and providers can also make payments online using a debit or credit card. The online service can be used to pay the:
Ofsted will be including information about how to pay online at the back of their invoices that are sent out to request a payment.
To use the service, applicants and providers will need to have a government gateway account, an invoice from Ofsted and an Ofsted security token, which is a unique reference number printed on the invoice. You can find out how to set up a government gateway account at www.gateway.gov.uk.
Instructions about how to make an online payment are included on the Ofsted website at www.ofsted.gov.uk/payments.
For further information about the online payments systems please email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk or call 0300 123 3153.
Posted 11th January 2011 |
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