Child Care Home Practitioners Course
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CHILD CARE HOME PRACTITIONERS DISTANCE LEARNING COURSEYOUR EXCITING CAREER IN CHILDCARE STARTS HERE! Study today for a Childcare Home Practitioners Qualification
The culture of long hours and the fact that more and more women are returning to work after having children, have brought about something of a mini-revolution in childcare. In today’s busy world, the need for quality childcare has never been greater. And that’s why this exciting Childcare Home Practitioners course is such good news. If you have ambitions to work in the childcare sector – as a childminder or nanny, or in a nursery or crèche, for example – this is the course for you. You’ll find it interesting, challenging and highly rewarding, and it could lead to a whole new exciting career playing a vital role in the care, development and education of children. Your chance to have an enjoyable and rewarding new career.
As any parent knows, the early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in his or her future health and happiness. So whether you simply wish to enjoy a rewarding career in childcare, or have ambitions to eventually run your own childcare business, this course would provide the first step on a highly worthwhile and fulfilling career. Now you can learn important childcare skills.
Our Childcare Home Practitioners course gives you a valuable insight into understanding the role of learning and development in childcare settings. The course deals with the legal requirements for setting up a childcare business from your own home and covers the frameworks of early education including Birth to Three, Every Child Matters and The Early Years Foundation Stage. You will also gain a full understanding of the personal and interpersonal skills you will need to develop your career in childcare. THE COURSE – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
What subjects does the course cover?
UK Open Learning’s Childcare Home Practitioners course consists of nine key components:
Unit 1: The key factors of child development and developmental needs of children 0-8 years, inclusive of individual and special needs
The main development of a child from birth to 8 years Social, economic and environmental factors influencing development Genetic and hereditary factors affecting development Children’s overall development needs Defining special needs Supporting children with special needs Key transitions Supporting children through transitions
Unit 2: Diversity and inclusion issues within the childminding environment
Policies to meet diversity within the childminding setting Inclusion within the childminding setting Effects of discrimination Unit 3: Providing for children’s physical needs, inclusive of health and safety
Meeting children’s nutritional needs Meeting children’s rest and sleep needs Maintaining appropriate hygiene procedures Exploring consequences as a result of the failure to meet appropriate hygiene procedures Signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses Informing parents of illness and documenting illness Maintaining a safe and secure environment
Unit 4: Learning through play for child development
Types of play and their importance in relation to: (a) Development (b) Age Observation and planning Every Child Matters and Birth to Three Matters Framework The Early Years Foundation Stage Available resources in relation to: (a) Health and Safety (b) Diversity and Inclusion Unit 5: Behaviour Management
Stages of behaviour in children Encouraging appropriate behaviour Informing parents of inappropriate behaviour and its documentation Behaviour attributed to specific special needs Unit 6: Child Abuse
The main types of child abuse Signs and symptoms of child abuse Documentation relating to: (a) Confidentiality (b) Reporting and recording incidents of child abuse Contacting professionals in the case of child abuse Procedures to follow in the case of child abuse Sources of support Unit 7: The legal responsibilities of the childminder
Childminders’ legislation Legal responsibilities of the childminder Procedures for admission and collection Legal implications of childminding Policies and procedures to meet OFSTED requirements Unit 8: Promoting positive working relationships
Working in partnership with parents and other professionals Accessing childminding services The childminder’s responsibilities for building positive relations with parents and other professionals in relation to: (a) Confidentiality (b) Complaints and documentation procedures Unit 9: The statutory, voluntary and private support available for childminders
Explore the contacts for support for the childminding service
Who can take the CHILDCARE HOME PRACTITIONERS course?
No prior knowledge is required and the course is open to anyone. The course provides a valuable route to the formal qualifications needed to work in the childcare sector. How does the Childcare course work?
The great thing about distance learning is that you can study from home or work, at your own pace and in your own time. You will also have your very own professional personal tutor offering support via email and post, seven days a week. He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you advice as to how to complete the course successfully. The course does have to be completed within 12 months from the date you purchased it. The course is divided into nine self-contained units and students are asked to complete nine assignments which will be marked by your tutor. The overall grade from these assignments will lead to the awarding of yourcertificate. Qualification Level 3 Award as a Childcare Home Practitioner plus a UK Open Learning Diploma. At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"
Awarding Body Information NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland. Further information This course is an ideal introduction to the world of Child Care. However, we must point out the course in itself will not give the qualification you need to work in this sector. Please be aware that this course provides all the underpinning knowledge to work with children, but you will need a course such as an NVQ level 3 as a minimum to work with children. Nonetheless, if you want a good grounding in the theory of Child Care, prior to, or in conjunction with, hands-on vocational training, this course is ideal. Does your course map to Every Child Matters and The Early Years Foundation Stage? Yes. This course has been written to meet the new Government initiative. How long do I have to complete the course?Any time up to 12 months. We suggest that you read through the entire course initially to familiarise yourself with the contents. After this, please work your way through the units in numerical order. If we update the course, the information will either be posted on our supporting website or sent to you free of charge. We estimate that the course will take around 100 hours of study to complete. What happens if I’ve paid for the course but find it unsuitable? Not a problem. If you return it within seven days, we’ll give you a complete refund, as long as the course is returned in re-saleable condition. Is this an NVQ? No. NVQs have to be taken in the workplace but this qualification is equivalent to an NVQ Level 3, GNVQ Advanced or a full A Level in terms of the level of knowledge required. The credit value indicates the amount of learning time that the course broadly requires, in this case 100 hours. Student Comment "I have just completed the Child Care Home Practitioners diploma. I haven't studied for 20 years and must admit when I read through the first assignment I wasn't sure I'd be able to pass. With the help of my fabulous tutor Allison Lee I am very happy to have passed.I feel like I personally know Allison and yet we have never met,she was always there to help and happy to answer any of my questions,however silly!!! I would recommend UK Open Learning to anyone thinking of studying,the support is amazing and its excellent value. I'm very tempted to do another :o) Thank you Allison. "
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