Course description
Childcare is one of society's most important and primary requirements. Moreover, the requirement for trained professionals to work with children is growing daily with changing social norms. Thus the opportunities for rewarding careers in childcare are endless. So if you are somebody who aspires to make a career in this field, then this course is right for you. You will learn the modern techniques and best practices to care for children and young people.
The course provides knowledge of the principles and procedures for caring for children and young individuals in a professional environment. It equips you with the necessary skills to launch a career in care services. You will study how you can help them develop through all the behavioural, psychological, educational and social phases. A key emphasis is on health and safety, legal responsibilities and reporting and recording procedures. All the lessons are followed by engaging formative questions to enrich your learning and preparedness. By the end of this course, you will gain the necessary skills to enhance your expertise and become more eligible or employable to work with children as a nanny or childminder or in other related areas of childcare.
This introductory course is open to all who wish for a career in early childcare. All the learning meets the national and international standards set in the UK and other countries and equips you with the necessary skills to launch a career in care services for children and young people. With no formal entry requirements, this course helps you master all the elements, functions and formalities in caring for children and young people. So join the course now, and be ready for a satisfying and rewarding career in caring for and changing young lives.
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Training content
Understanding Childcare
Description: In this module, get introduced to the concept of childcare with its role, purpose, and importance. The topics in the module further focus on other major elements of child care like communication. Personal development, related policies, best procedures, and other related factors.
- Learning Outcomes
- An Introduction to Childcare
- Child Development
- Safeguarding Children and Young People
- Lesson Summary
Behaviour, Development, Care, and Partnerships
Description: With this module, you will explore ways to support and encourage children and young people’s positive behaviour. You will discover the best practices and processes to maintain and build relationships with children and young people, study their development and realise the provision of support and care for children.
- Learning Outcomes
- Behaviour and Development
- Maintaining and Supporting Children and Young People
- Duty of Care and Partnerships
- Lesson Summary
Course assessment
- Assessment: Childcare and Young People Development Assessment
Certification / Credits
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define and describe in detail childcare with all its elements and roles
- Recognise the key personal and professional features needed for a career in the childcare sector
- Discuss the development process in children and young people with its stages and elements
- Outline legal responsibilities, principles and procedures to care for and safeguard children and young people
- Explain how to handle various behavioural and development aspects in children and young people
- Summarise the pattern of development for children and young people
- Describe how to communicate, maintain and support children and young people in all aspects of their development
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