Childcare Learning and Development

Accreditation

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. The course is provided in conjunction with Kendal Publishing Limited - a licenced NCFE centre.

This course also provides the underpinning knowledge required for achievement of the EDI Level 3 Children's Care Learning & Development
but students must arrange to sit these exams at their own expense at an EDI exams centre.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support by mail and email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Assessment

Each element is followed by a written assignment, which is submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required.

Course Duration

Students may register at any time and have a full year to complete their studies. The course will take around 150 hours of study to complete and can be completed over any timescale convenient to the student subject to the moderation and examination dates set by the awarding bodies.

Pack/Course Contents

• Studyguide
• Comprehensive study notes for each element of the course
• Self-assessment activities
• Assignments
• Tutor support
• Assignment marking & feedback
• Certification

Course Content

The course is divided up into five units, as follows:

Unit 1 Principles and values underpinning work with children and the protection and promotion of children's rights

1.1 principles and values in the sector
1.2 children's rights and legislation
1.3 child protection
1.4 personal Development

Unit 2 The provision of healthy, safe and secure environments for children

2.1 health and safety
2.2 risk assessment
2.3 emergencies, illness and accidents
2.4 employment rights and responsibilities

Unit 3 The provision of effective and high quality childcare environments

3.1 caring for the disabled child
3.2 physical care of children
3.3 quality of childcare environments
3.4 data protection

Unit 4 Promoting child and young person development

4.1 child and young person development
4.2 supporting transitions
4.3 multi-agency working
4.4 managing the child-care setting

Unit 5 Promoting learning within early education frameworks

5.1 promoting learning
5.2 early education frameworks
5.3 purpose and role of learning and development of young people
5.4 assessing and recording achievement