Child Care Home Practitioners

Training

Distance

£ 330 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Class hours

    150h

Our Diploma in Childcare gives you a valuable insight into understanding the role of learning and development in childcare settings. The course deals with the law regarding caring for children and young people, and covers the frameworks of early education. You will also gain a full understanding of the personal and interpersonal skills you will need to develop your career in childcare. Suitable for: Who can take the new Diploma in Childcare? The Diploma in Childcare is from UK Open Learning, one of the UKs leading distance learning providers. The course provides a valuable route to the formal qualifications needed to work in the childcare sector. No prior knowledge is required and the course is open to anyone.

About this course

No prior knowledge is required.

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Course programme

The course is divided up into nine units, as follows:-

Unit 1 The key factors of child development and developmental needs of children 0-8 years inclusive of individual and special needs
1.1 The main development of a child from birth to 8 years
1.2 Social, economic and environmental factors influencing development
1.3 Genetic and hereditary factors affecting development
1.4 Children’s overall development needs
1.5 Defining special needs
1.6 Supporting children with special needs
1.7 Key transitions
1.8 Supporting children through transitions

Unit 2 Diversity and inclusion issues within the childminding environment
2.1 Policies to meet diversity within the childminding setting
2.2 Inclusion within the childminding setting
2.3 Effects of discrimination

Unit 3 Providing for children’s physical needs inclusive of health and safety
3.1 Meeting children’s nutritional needs
3.2 Meeting children’s rest and sleep needs
3.3 Maintaining appropriate hygiene procedures
3.4 Exploring consequences as a result of the failure to meet appropriate hygiene procedures
3.5 Signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses
3.6 Informing parents of illness and documenting illness
3.7 Maintaining a safe and secure environment

Unit 4 Learning through play for child development
4.1 Types of play and their importance in relation to
(a) development
(b) age
4.2 Observation and planning
4.3 Every Child Matters and Birth to Three Matters Framework
4.4 The Early Years Foundation Stage
4.5 Available resources in relation to
(a) health and safety
(b) diversity and inclusion

Unit 5 Behaviour Management

5.1 Stages of behaviour in children
5.2 Encouraging appropriate behaviour
5.3 Informing parents of inappropriate behaviour and documentation
5.4 Behaviour attributed to specific special needs

Unit 6 Child Abuse
6.1 The main types of child abuse
6.2 Signs and symptoms of child abuse
6.3 Documentation relating to
(a) confidentiality
(b) reporting and recording incidents of child abuse
6.4 Contacting professionals in the case of child abuse
6.5 Procedures to follow in the case of child abuse
6.6 Sources of support

Unit 7 The legal responsibilities of the childminder
7.1 Childminders legislation
7.2 Legal responsibilities of the childminder
7.3 Procedures for admission and collection
7.4 Legal implications of childminding
7.5 Policies and procedures to meet OFSTED requirements

Unit 8 Promoting positive working relationships
8.1 Working in partnership with parents and other professionals
8.2 Accessing childminding services
8.3 The childminders 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
9.1 Explore the contacts for support for the childminding service

Child Care Home Practitioners

£ 330 VAT inc.