Childminding 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

Unit 3 Physical Needs
Nutrients and Additives
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
Using topics and themes
Exploring the senses
The seven “C’s” and spice
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 appropriate behaviour

Unit 6 The legal responsibilities of the practitioner
Registering as a childminder
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 7 Promoting positive working relationships
Promoting positive working relationships
Types of family structure
Types of parents
Working with parents
Confidentiality
Communication between practitioners, parents and school
Accessing childcare services
Support for Childminders
How to protect yourself and your family from allegations

Unit 8 Child Protection Issues and Abuse
Child Protection Timeline
The Children Act 1989
The protection of Children Act 1999
The Children Act 2004
Every Child Matters
Childcare Act 2006
United Nations Convention in the Rights of the Child 1989
Further Legislation
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Common Assessment Framework
Local Safeguarding Children Boards
Safeguarding Children and Child Protection
Model of need
Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (CAFCASS)
Emergency Protection Orders
Social Policy and Social Exclusion
Child Abuse

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.