CHILD CARE HOME PRACTITIONERS - LEVEL 3 COURSE
NVQ
Distance
Description
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Type
NVQ Level 3
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Class hours
100h
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
The Child Care Home Practitioners – Level 3 Course gives you a valuable insight into understanding the role of learning and development in childcare settings. The home study courses deal with the legal requirements for setting up a childcare business from your own home. You will also gain a full understanding of the personal and interpersonal skills you will need to develop your career in childcare.
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About this course
There are no particular entry requirements.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).
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Subjects
- Childminding
- Hygiene
- IT
- Quality
- Learning and Development
- Accredited
- Quality Training
- IT Development
- Skills and Training
- Child care
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Distance Learning Tutor
Course programme
Unit 1 - The Key Factors of Child Development & Developmental Needs of Children 0-8 Years (Inclusive of Individual & Special Needs)
The following topics are covered: 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; and Supporting children through transitions.
Unit 2 – Diversity & Inclusion Issues Within the Childminding EnvironmentThe following topics are covered Policies to meet diversity within the childminding setting; Inclusion within the childminding setting; and Effects of discrimination.
Unit 3 – Providing for Children’s Physical Needs, Inclusive of Health & SafetyThe following topics are covered: 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; and Maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Unit 4 – Learning Through Play for Child DevelopmentThe following topics are covered: Types of play and their importance in relation to development & age; Observation and planning; Every Child Matters and Birth to Three Matters Framework; The Early Years Foundation Stage; Available resources in relation to health and safety and diversity and inclusion.
Unit 5 – Behaviour ManagementThe following topics are covered: Stages of behaviour in children; Encouraging appropriate behaviour; Informing parents of inappropriate behaviour and its documentation; and Behaviour attributed to specific special needs.
Unit 6 – Child AbuseThe following topics are covered: The main types of child abuse; Signs and symptoms of child abuse; Documentation relating to confidentiality & reporting and recording incidents of child abuse; Contacting professionals in the case of child abuse; Procedures to follow in the case of child abuse; and Sources of support.
Unit 7 – The Legal Responsibilities of the ChildminderThe following topics are covered: Childminders’ legislation; Legal responsibilities of the childminder; Procedures for admission and collection; Legal implications of childminding; and Policies and procedures to meet OFSTED requirements.
Unit 8 – Promoting Positive Working RelationshipsThe following topics are covered: 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 confidentiality & complaints; and documentation procedures.
Unit 9 – The Statutory, Voluntary & Private Support Available for ChildmindersThe following topics are covered: Explore the contacts for support for the childminding service.
Assessment:
You will be assessed on coursework which is detailed in the course materials. Most coursework consists of short paragraph answers to set questions. Your work can be sent back to your course tutor by email or by post.
CHILD CARE HOME PRACTITIONERS - LEVEL 3 COURSE