Level 3 Diploma in Introduction to Childcare Practice - (Homebased/Childminding) Unit 1

The Introduction to Childcare Practice unit is part of the Diploma in Home-based childcare Level 3 (5 units).

The Introduction to Childcare Practice (Unit 1) is for practitioners who are new to home-based childcare; undertaking childminder registration; or wishing to gain approved home-based childcarer status.

Learner will learn about assessing the home for risks and about making it a safe and health environment for children.  You will learn how to plan the way you will work with children and how to make a good start in your relationship with the children's parents/ primary carer.  This unit also covers Child Protection issues and the regulatory governing home-based childcare.

To be registered as a registered child minder some people choose to only do Units 1 of this Diploma which gives them this achievement.

Duration: It lasts two days to complete just Unit 1 of the diploma. However, bear in mind it is not full diploma.

Qualification: Unit 1 Diploma Level 3 in Homebased Childcare

This course can be taken in a week and a multiple choice paper exam is taken at the end of the course.  With this qualification you can register with your local authority to become a registered childminder.

Location:  Zurbel Training, Olympic House, 6th Floor, Room 605, 28-42 Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1BA.  (3 minutes walk from Ilford train station)

Fees: £175  inclusive of examination.

Telephone: 0208 478 0125  Mobile: 07961 928 096

Email: info@zurbeltraining.org.uk

To achieve the full Diploma in this subject you complete Units 1-5 based around three months being assessed by your own portfolio.

 To be registered as a registered child minder some people choose to only do Units 1 of this Diploma which gives them this achievement. It lasts two days to complete just Unit 1 of the diploma. However, bear in mind it is not full diploma.

Diploma in Home-based Childcare is a five unit qualification aimed at home-based childcare practitioners and childminders.

This qualification outlines the necessary regulations and legislation governing home based childcare. 

Qualification:

 Learners must successfully complete all units to achieve the CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Home-based Childcare.

• Introduction to Childcare Practice (home-based)
• Childcare and child development (0-16) in the home-based setting
• The childcare practitioner in the home-based setting
• Working in partnership with parents in the home-based setting
• Planning to meet children's individual learning needs in the home-based setting

Duration:  The Diploma course is covered within 14 weeks one day a week and can be taken on Saturdays or 2 half days during the week.

Address: Zurbel Training, Olympic House, 28-42 Clements Road, Ilford, IG1 1BA

Fees: £575  inclusive of examination.

Telephone:  0208 514 7972 or 0208 478 0125 Mobile: 07961 928 096

Email: info@zurbeltraining.org.uk