ISB CACHE Centre

Quality in training doesn’t happen by accident.

At the ISB CACHE Centre, our focus has always been on strong assessment practice, clear feedback, and consistent internal quality assurance — ensuring learners are supported while maintaining the integrity of the qualification.

As we move through the remainder of this academic year, our priority remains the same: delivering a robust, professional learning experience that genuinely supports practice in Early Years and related settings.

At ISB CACHE Centre, we are continually reminded that adult learning is not just about content — it’s about confidence, trust, and being met where you are.

Our learners balance work, family, and study, often returning to education after years away. Seeing them grow in confidence, articulate their practice, and recognise their own capability is one of the most rewarding parts of our work.

We remain committed to supporting our current cohort through the academic year with care, high standards, and professionalism — and we are incredibly proud of the progress being made every day.

ISB CACHE Centre learners recently enjoyed an inspiring visit to the ISB Centre for Inclusive Learning (CIL) in Panaga.

Ms Nadine Nelson, Head of ISB CACHE Centre, said, “A huge thank you to Ms Suzie Rush, Head of Inclusion at ISB and Head of ISB CIL, for delivering a rich and engaging tutorial on diagnosis of Specific Learning Difficulties, and the assessment tools that are used.”

“Learners have explored why early and accurate diagnosis matters, the factors that can delay identification, and how practitioners can support families through the process. Our visit to CIL and Ms Rush’s tutorial was an experience that deepens understanding and builds confidence in inclusive practice.”

If you are interested in studying at ISB CACHE Centre, please contact Ms Nadine Nelson for more information and upcoming courses for the next academic year 2026-2027 via email at [email protected]

ISB CACHE Centre was delighted to have Ms Katarina Matic, Head of Inclusion at ISB Primary, lead a thoughtful and engaging session focused on understanding the diverse strengths and challenges experienced by learners with specific learning difficulties.

The session formed part of the NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties.

Together, we explored how individuals may demonstrate remarkable creativity, empathy, big-picture thinking and problem-solving skills, while also encountering barriers in areas such as organisation, processing and literacy.

Thank you to everyone who participated in strengthening our culture of inclusion and responsive support across the ISB community.

Play is not something we add onto learning — it is learning.

When we honour children’s play, we honour their curiosity, identity, and joy.

Training Opportunities:
Become an Early Years Educator with real experience in real classrooms. ISB CACHE Centre delivers NCFE CACHE qualifications through hands-on placement learning.

Contact Ms Nadine Nelson to begin your journey: [email protected]

Angie’s passion for nurturing young minds makes her such a special part of our Pre Kindy team. With patience, kindness, and a big smile, she creates a learning environment where children thrive. Her thoughtful approach and genuine care mean every child feels encouraged and supported on their journey.

Angie is completing her NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. If you are keen to inspire like Angie, consider training through ISB CACHE Centre!

A new year of learning has begun, and we are pleased to have started the new academic year here at the ISB CACHE Centre with our Induction sessions.

Conducted over two weeks, induction covers the essentials that our new students need to begin their CACHE courses with confidence, and includes Safeguarding, Plagiarism and Referencing workshops, placement and mentoring discussions, and more. While our courses are currently full for this intake we are growing as a vocational training Centre, and look forward to offering new places for our courses in the coming months. If you are aged 16 and above and are looking for a course that provides hands-on training and placement in a supportive and inclusive school setting, consider CACHE.

Our courses currently on offer are:

• NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (2 years)
• NCFE Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner (1 year)
• NCFE Level 1 Diploma in Caring for Young Children (1 year)
• NCFE Level 3 Award in Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities (6 months)

Our ISB CACHE Centre takes expressions of interest all year round, and if a career in Early Years education and Special Needs Education is something that you would like to pursue, then consider how vocational training at our ISB Serian and Bandar campuses can meet your needs.

Contact Nadine Nelson, Head of CACHE at [email protected] for more information, and to register your name on our contact registry. We can then contact you through the year with all enrollment information, Information Evening dates, and application processes.

At ISB, everyone excels. Consider CACHE.

We’re so proud of Arissa and the joy she brings to her role as an Early Years practitioner. Her warmth and creativity shine through in every interaction, helping little learners feel safe, valued, and inspired. She has a gift for sparking curiosity and making every day a chance to explore and grow.

Arissa is completing her NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce. If you are keen to inspire like she does, consider training through ISB CACHE Centre!

International School Brunei (ISB) Head of the ISB CACHE Centre Ms. Nadine Nelson extends a warm welcome to the 2025-2026 Academic Year.

Meet Amy Edwards, who is our Head of Pre Kindy and Kindy at ISB, and who has been an amazing support of training and equipping others to work as Early Years practitioners. Amy is an NCFE CACHE qualified Assessor, and has contributed greatly to ISB CACHE Centre. We spotlight her approach and work with young ones here!

Meet Umar Johar, a passionate Early Years practitioner and ISB CACHE Centre student who brings joy and energy into the Kindy learning space.

With a warm, child-centred approach, Umar believes in the power of play as the foundation for all early learning. Our Spotlight series this week focuses on his work and philosophy.