Child Care Home Practitioners Level 3

Course code: SH022

Study how to provide high-quality childcare within a home environment.

Learn about all elements of childcare, including child development, diversity issues and providing the correct care environment for a child.
Explore the legislation surrounding childcare, and the legal responsibilities of a child carer.
Child Care Home Practitioners can earn up to £25,000 once fully qualified.

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This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

All your course materials will be delivered to you by post, so it couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 120 hours.

Course Outcome

Child Care Home Practitioners Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

The Key Factors of Child Development and Developmental Needs of Children 0-8 Years

The main development of a child from birth to 8 years
Social, economic and environmental factors influencing development
Genetic and hereditary factors affecting development
Childrens overall development needs
Defining special needs
Supporting children with special needs
Key transitions
Supporting children through transitions

Unit 2

Diversity and Inclusion Issues Within the Child-Minding Environment

Policies to meet diversity within the child-minding setting
Inclusion within the child-minding setting
Effects of discrimination

Unit 3

Providing for Childrens Physical Needs, Inclusive of Health and Safety

Meeting children's nutritional needs
Meeting children's rest and sleep needs
Maintaining appropriate hygiene procedures
Exploring consequences as a result of the failure to meet appropriate hygiene procedures
Signs and symptoms of common childhood illnesses
Informing parents of illness and documenting illness
Maintaining a safe and secure environment

Unit 4

Learning Through Play for Child Development

Types of play and their importance in relation to development and age
Observation and planning
Every Child Matters and Birth to Three Matters Framework
The Early Years Foundation Stage
Available resources in relation to Health and Safety, Diversity and Inclusion

Unit 5

Behaviour Management

Stages of behaviour in children
Encouraging appropriate behaviour
Informing parents of inappropriate behaviour and its documentation
Behaviour attributed to specific special needs

Unit 6

Child Abuse

The main types of child abuse
Signs and symptoms of child abuse
Documentation relating to: (a) Confidentiality (b) Reporting and recording incidents of child abuse
Contacting professionals in the case of child abuse
Procedures to follow in the case of child abuse
Sources of support

Unit 7

The Legal Responsibilities of the Child-Minder

Child-minders legislation
Legal responsibilities of the child-minder
Procedures for admission and collection
Legal implications of child-minding
Policies and procedures to meet OFSTED requirements

Unit 8

Promoting Positive Working Relationships

Working in partnership with parents and other professionals
Accessing child-minding services
The child-minders responsibilities for building positive relations with parents and other professionals in relation to confidentiality, complaints and documentation procedures

Unit 9

The Statutory, Voluntary and Private Support Available for Child-Minders

Explore the contacts for support for the child-minding service

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of assignments which are submitted to your tutor for marking.

Course duration

You can start at any time and plan your studies over a period of up to one year from the time of registration. This is a lot more time than you need so that you can study at your own pace without the pressure of tight deadlines.

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.

Course outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills do I need to enrol onto this course?

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

What is included in the cost of my course?

Comprehensive study guide
Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
Open Study College pen and highlighter
Student study planner
Student notebook
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers

Do I have to sit an exam?

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

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.