Childcare Learning and Development Level 3

Modules

Unit 1 – Child Development
Stages of growth and development
Factors which affect growth and development
Supporting children with special educational needs
Key transitions in a child’s life

Unit 2 - Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity within the child care setting
Inclusion within the child care setting

Unit 3 - Physical Needs
Nutrients and additives
Food Allergies
Dietary Differences
Meeting children’s rest and sleep needs
Hygiene in the child care setting
Common childhood illnesses
Recording accidents and emergencies

Unit 4 - Learning Through Play
Types of play
Using topics and themes
Exploring the senses
The seven “C’s” and spic
The importance of planning
Observing and assessing children
The Early Years Foundation Stage

Unit 5 - Behaviour Management
Reasons for misbehaviour
How children learn about behaviour
Expected stages of behaviour
Encouraging

Unit 6 - Child Abuse
Physical abuse
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Neglect
Abuse of children with disabilities
The legal framework for protecting children from abuse
Caring for children who have been abused
Understanding the boundaries of your role as a practitioner

Unit 7 - The legal responsibilities of the practitioner
OFSTED - The aims of the registration system
The grading system
Regulations and legislation
Understanding the legal requirements of registration
Your responsibilities to parents
Your responsibilities to children
The importance of policies

Unit 8 - Promoting positive working relationships
Promoting positive working relationship
Types of family structure
Types of parents
Working with parents
Confidentiality
Communication between practitioners, parents and school
Accessing childcare services

You must successfully complete a series of activities and assessments. Once all assessments and activities have been completed, you will then be awarded your certificate. The good news is, there is no final exam.