Child Care Courses
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Child Care
Offered by Open Study. Do you want to work as a child minder or nursery assistant but don't have the time to go into a college every day? Would you like to have an exciting job surrounded by the boundless energy, enthusiasm and optimism that comes from working with children?
If you are already busy with a full-time job, you don't have time to go to an old-fashioned college every day. This can make life tough if you want to change your career and become a nursery assistant.
But what if you could learn from home? Wouldn't it be easier for you to juggle work and family life if you could study a child care course from your own living room?
At Open Study College when you enrol on this child care course, you can learn new skills and obtain a recognised qualification without having to go to an old-fashioned college - ever!
Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email. Your completed coursework can be delivered by post or email, so handing-in an assignment is as simple as a click of the mouseor as convenient as taking a stroll to the nearest post box at the end of your road.
| College | Total Price | Payment Options | Enrol Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Study College | £339.15 |
£169 Deposit + 4 Monthly Payments of £70 |
Child Care Diploma
Offered by open Study this Child Care is a very popular career choice, whether you are wanting to work with children in a nursery, hospital, or want to look after children from home. Topics cover all ages up to 16 years old.
This course is designed for students who, once qualified want to look after children in a home care setting.
Child Care Home Practitioners can earn up to £25,000 once fully qualified.
Course Content
Module 1: The key features of child development and developmental needs of children 0-8 years inclusive of individual and special needs.
Module 2: Providing for children’s physical needs inclusive of health and safety.
Module 3: Learning through play for child development
Module 4: Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children
Module 5: Legal responsibilities of the childminder and responsibilities for working together
| College | Total Price | Payment Options | Enrol Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Study College | £398.65 |
£219 Deposit + 4 Monthly Payments of £72.50 |
Child Care & Child Psychology Course Level 3
Offer by Open Learning this exciting Childcare Home Practitioners course plus the Child Psychology course is ideal If you have ambitions to work in childcare - in a nursery, crèche, nannying or babysitting for example –this course is for you. You’ll find it interesting, challenging and highly rewarding and it could lead to a whole new exciting career playing a vital role in the development of children and young people. In addition the Child Psychology course will help you understand what makes children tick!
Child Day Care
Offered by Open Study this Child Day Care covers many aspects such as Nannying, Creche/Nursery work, or even working from your own home. No work day will be the same as last last, as working with children brings new and exciting things each day, and is also very rewarding.
Once the course has been completed, you will have an understanding of the physical, emotional and psychological needs of children, and will also give you the skills needed to be successfull in your career in Childcare.
| College | Total Price | Payment Options | Enrol Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Study College | £364.65 |
£210 Deposit + 4 Monthly Payments of £67.25 |
Child Care Home Practitioners Course
Offer by Open Learning. The long hours culture and the fact that more and more women are returning to work after having children, have brought about something of a mini-revolution in childcare. The truth is, in today’s busy world, the need for quality childcare has never been greater. And that’s why this exciting Childcare Home Practitioners Diploma is such good news. If you have ambitions to work in the childcare sector – as a childminder or nanny, or in a nursery or crèche for example – this is the course for you. You’ll find it interesting, challenging and highly rewarding and it could lead to a whole new exciting career playing a vital role in the care, development and education of children.
Complete Child Care Course
Offer by Open Learning. As any parent knows, the early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in his or her future health and happiness. So whether you simply wish to enjoy a rewarding career in childcare, or have ambitions to eventually run your own childcare business, this course from UK Open Learning would provide the first step on a highly worthwhile and fulfilling career.
Early Years Foundation Level 3
Offered by Open Learning this Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) became effective in all early years settings from September 2008. From this date it will be compulsory for all providers of early years and child care settings to deliver the EYFS framework. This course provides guidance for practitioners on meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework and it aims to provide useful advice and detailed information for supporting children’s learning and development.
Introduction to Childminding Level 3
Offered by Open Learning. A childminder’s role is many and varied and can be described in a number of ways. Gone are the days when childminders were seen as uneducated, low paid babysitters who were paid to keep an eye on the children whilst their parents spent a few hours at work. The world has changed and with it the need for good quality childcare. Parents are no longer content to pay someone to look after their child simply because they appear motherly and seem to like playing with children. Parents now, quite rightly, express a wish to find a highly qualified, organised person who has the right skills to not only nurture their child but to educate and discipline them. Our course will provide you with all the skills you require plus you will gain a recognised qualification.
Managing Childrens Behaviour
Offered by Open Learning. Bringing up happy, healthy, well-adjusted children has been something of a challenge since time immemorial. And, as you can imagine in today’s fast-moving, time-poor world, getting it right is more important than ever. The good news is, whether you are an acting childcare practitioner or simply a loving parent, you can now benefit from our home study course: Managing Children’s Behaviour.
NCFE Level 2 Award in Safeguarding Children and Young People
Offered by Open Learning. In its simplest terms ‘safeguarding’ can be defined as ‘keeping children safe from harm, such as illness, abuse or injury’ and it is crucial that those working in any capacity with children are able to ensure that they are protected from such harm. The Level 2 Certificate in Safeguarding Children and Young People aims to enable learners to understand what is meant by safeguarding and the different ways in which children and young people can be harmed (including by other children and young people and through the Internet). It aims to develop the skills and knowledge needed to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and will be a valuable programme for anyone who has regular contact with children as part of their job role.
OCN EDI Child Care – Learning and Development
Offered by Open Study.Have you ever thought about working as a child minder or nursery assistant but don't have the time to go into a college every day? Have you ever wondered about what it would be like to have an exciting job helping to shape the futures of the next generation?
If you are like most people you are already busy with a full-time job, you don't have time to go to an old-fashioned college every day. This can make life tough if you want to change your career and work in the child care sector - in a nursery, creche, nannying or babysitting environment.
But what if you could learn from home? Wouldn't it be easier for you to juggle your work and family life if you could study a child care course from your own living room?
At Open Study College when you enrol on this OCN EDI child care course, you can learn new skills and obtain a level 3 award written to the standards that OFSTED require without having to go to an old-fashioned college - ever!
Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by phone and email. Your completed coursework can be delivered by post or email, so handing-in an assignment is as simple as a click of the mouseor as convenient as taking a stroll to the nearest post box at the end of your road.
| College | Total Price | Payment Options | Enrol Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Study College | £339.15 |
£169 Deposit + 4 Monthly Payments of £70 |
Quality Management in Childcare Settings
This National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) Quality Management training course covers all areas of quality management in an early years setting and is designed to further the knowledge and skills required when working in an early years setting.
The aim of this course is to enable learners to understand the key points involved in quality management in a child care setting, and to develop knowledge, competency and skills to enable settings to be effectively managed.
Safeguarding Children from Abuse by Sexual Exploitation
This e-learning course aims to increase awareness of the main issues around the sexual exploitation of children and young people. It is aimed at anyone who comes into contact with children and young people during the course of their work.
This course raises awareness of the legislation and guidance that applies to vulnerable groups and how these policies can be applied in practice. The course explains risk assessments and vulnerability factors and outlines the roles of various agencies such as the police and social care so you know what your responsibility is.
This course includes scenarios to help you to think about what you would do in a given situation.
Having completed the module learners will:
- Have an awareness of the background to child sexual exploitation, including definitions, the key legislation and guidance and research findings.
- Understand the risk assessment process, including the elements of a good assessment.
- Know the categories of risk and what vulnerability factors to look for when undertaking an assessment.
- Have a basic knowledge of the responsibilities of the key agencies involved in helping children at risk of sexual exploitation.
| College | Total Price | Payment Options | Enrol Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Virtual College | £30 + VAT |
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Starting a Child Care Business
Offered by Open Learning this Diploma in Starting a Childcare Business The fascinating thing about more and more women returning to work after having children, is that the demand for good quality childcare has skyrocketed! The good news is, that this huge increase in demand means there has never been a better time for setting up your own child care business
Teaching and Entertaining Pre-School Children
Offered by Open Learning. As any parent knows, the early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in that child’s future health and happiness. It’s also a known fact that ‘play’ is a vital component in the development of the child, and it is through play that children learn so many things about the world around them. Now thanks to this interesting and engaging home study course from UK Open Learning, you could learn how to play an important part in the development of pre-school children.
Teaching Assistant Distance Learning Course
Offer by Open Learning. There's never been such a high demand for teaching assistants, in fact schools are crying out for people with good credentials. So, if you think you'd enjoy working with children, are interested in learning and education, and could work well under the supervision of a teacher, this Distance Learning Teaching Assistant course is ideal.
Understanding Safeguarding Children
Offered by Open Learning. Interested in becoming a social worker or working with children? Safeguarding children is becoming an increasingly widely talked about issue and something that people working in a wide range of disciplines need to be aware of. The need to take measures to safeguard a child can result from many factors and is not a matter that can be taken lightly. Safeguarding Children provides an outline of the relevant legislation relating to children, the reasons why a child may become known to social services or other agencies, and the steps that may be taken to ensure the child’s welfare and wellbeing needs are met. Case studies from real life events, such as Victoria Climbié are used to provide students with an example of the kinds of issues facing those working in this challenging area. The course further discusses the communication techniques it is important for practitioners to have grasped before beginning work with service users.
| College | Total Price | Payment Options | Enrol Here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Learning | £287 |
6 monthly payments of £47.50 |
