Childcare Learning and Development Level 3
Course
Distance
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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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
The Distance Learning Child Care Learning and Development course will help you achieve the abilities and assurance to expand your career in child care in a wide range of settings. For a career working with children and young people, you need a qualification. Whether your dream job is as a social worker seeking further expertise in dealing with family situations involving children, or a professional educator needing to broaden knowledge of their charges' psychology, the Child Care Learning and Development Course is a vital step.
Better still, this fantastic course requires no previous experience, just a desire for the subject!
Important information
Documents
- Childcare Learning and Development Level 3.pdf
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You do not need any prior learning knowledge or experience to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone who wishes to take part in a highly rewarding home study course, although you would be expected to have a reasonable standard of literacy. You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration with the full support of your Tutor.
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Subjects
- Learning and Development
- Child care
- Child Psychology
- Diversity Awareness
- Diversity Management
- Child Protection
- Food safety
- Child health
- Behavioural Therapy
- Family Practice
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Distance Learning Provider
A Distance Learning Course is the ideal way to gain a qualification without having the worry of trying to fit your studies around your everyday life. You can complete your studies in your own time and we are on hand seven days a week to help you plan your future.
Course programme
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
How to protect yourself and your family from allegations
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.
Additional information
Childcare Learning and Development Level 3