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ASET Diploma in Child Day Care Course Code: AS208

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This is the ASET Level 3 Diploma in Child Day Care. This home learning course is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Child Day Care. No prior knowledge is required. During the course students will study a range of topics which develop an understanding of the needs of children, organising activities and the regulatory and administrative functions of day care.

Course Content

Module 1: The Rights And Needs Of Children

• Introduction
• UN convention on children’s rights
• General rights of children
• The needs of children

Module 2: Minimum Standards Of Early Childhood Development

• Function of minimum standards
• Standards statement
• Outcomes for children

Module 3: OFSTED Guidelines

• Regulations relating to child care

Module 4: Administrative Matters

• Administrative information
• Forms to be kept on children
• Registers needed

Module 5: Programmes And Activities

• Programmes
• Different age group programmes
• Activities
• Areas of development
• Excursions

Module 6: Health Care

• Medical history forms
• Responsibilities of staff
• Universal precautions
• Preventing poisoning
• First aid boxes

Module 7: Nutrition

• General guidelines for planning menus
• Feeding of infants
• Menu suggestions
• Important minerals
• Sample recipes

Module 8: Quality Assurance

• Aims of quality assurance
• The quality assurance report

Module 9: Baby Sitting Services

• Baby sitting guidelines
• Parental checklist

Module 10: Parental Inspections

• What a parent expects to find

Assessment

The home learning Child Daycare course assessment takes the form of a series of written assignments, which are submitted and marked by your tutor. There is no external examiniation required.

Study Method

The course is designed for study by distance learning at home or at work. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide plus tutor support by mail or email. You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration.

Qualifications

The course leads to the award:

Diploma in Child Care Level 3 from ASET; a leading UK awarding body recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. You can read more about ASET and our awarding bodies here: Awards

Course Questions & Answers

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for completion of this course?

We provide you with a full 12 months to complete your home learning course, this is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace and in your own time without the pressure of tight deadlines – this course is truly flexible and aimed at being adaptable around your lifestyle.

What is included in the cost of my course?

• You will receive your official course manual
• A4 folder containing assignments
• A stationery pack is also provided including paper, envelopes, pens and a folder.
• Unlimited tutor support

Do I have to sit an exam?

No. We will issue certification based on your coursework alone.

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price! We even send a stationary pack out to you!

How do I get my work assessed?

Every student is issued with envelopes in order to return your completed work to us. Once we receive your work we will mark it and return it to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your diploma proving your success in the chosen subject.

What do I do if I still have questions?

Please feel free to use the Contact Us Form on this website. A home learning course tutor will respond as soon as possible.

If you enrol on more than one home learning course we wont charge any extra postage! Click here for a full list of distance learning courses available