Child Minder (CACHE Level 3)

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Child Minder (CACHE Level 3)

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Child Minder Course

This Child Minfer course is the CACHE Level 3 - Understand How to Set Up a Home-Based Childcare Service (CYPOP5) unit. It will prepare you to work as home based child carers - nannies/childminders. It is also ideal for those childminders who are looking towards setting up their own business as it covers business start-up.

About Child Minder Course

As well as learning relevant aspects of childcare, this course also supports the development of policies and procedures relevant to registration and the basic business skills needed to set up a home based child care service.

The Child Minfer course can also form part of the full CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young…

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Child Minder Course

This Child Minfer course is the CACHE Level 3 - Understand How to Set Up a Home-Based Childcare Service (CYPOP5) unit. It will prepare you to work as home based child carers - nannies/childminders. It is also ideal for those childminders who are looking towards setting up their own business as it covers business start-up.

About Child Minder Course

As well as learning relevant aspects of childcare, this course also supports the development of policies and procedures relevant to registration and the basic business skills needed to set up a home based child care service.

The Child Minfer course can also form part of the full CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce should you wish to progress onto this.

Please note: You will require access to the internet to complete this course.

Syllabus

Unit 1: Understand how to set up a home based childcare service.

1.1. Outline the current legislation covering home based childcare, and the role of regulatory bodies.

1.2. Develop policies and procedures for:

• accidents, illness and emergencies
• behaviour
• safeguarding
• equal opportunities

and explain how these will be implemented.

1.3. Explain the importance of confidentiality and data protection.

1.4.Develop a marketing plan for own home based childcare service

1.5. Demonstrate financial planning for own home based service.

1.6. Identify sources of support and information for the setting up and running of your home based childcare business.

Unit 2: Understand how to establish a safe and healthy home based environment for children.

2.1 .Explain the key components of a healthy and safe home based environment.

2.2. Explain the principles of safe supervision of children in the home based setting and off site.

2.3. Identify ways of ensuring that equipment is suitable for children and meets safety requirements.

2.4. Know where to obtain current guidance on health and safety risk assessment of the home based work setting.

2.5. Explain how to store and administer medicines.

Unit 3: Understand the importance of partnerships with parents for all aspects of the home based childcare service.

3.1. Explain the importance of partnership with parents for all aspects of the child care service

3.2. Describe how partnership with parents are set up and maintained.

Unit 4: Understand the principles of development of routines for home based child care.

4.1. Explain how routines are based on:

• meeting a child’s needs
• agreements with parents
• participation of children.

4.2. Explain how they would adapt routines to meet the needs of children at different ages and stages of development.

4.3. Explain how they ensure that each child is welcomed and valued in the home based work setting.

Unit 5: Understand how to provide play and other activities for children in home based settings that will support equality and inclusion.

5.1. Explain the importance of play to children’s learning and development and the need for an inclusive approach.

5.2. Plan a challenging and enjoyable learning environment in the home that includes using everyday domestic routines and household items.

5.3. Explain what can be learned about children by observing them at play.

5.4. Identify how and why it is important that children receive equal treatment and access, based on their individual needs and acknowledging their rights.

5.5. Compare how other resources available for children support their play.

Unit 6: Understand how home based child carers can support the safeguarding of children in their care

6.1. Explain the concept of safeguarding and the duty of care that applies to all practitioners.

6.2. Outline the possible signs, symptoms, indicators and behaviours that may cause concern in the context of safeguarding.

6.3. Outline regulatory requirements for safeguarding children that affect home based childcare.

6.4. Explain the procedures that need to be followed by lone workers in home based settings when harm or abuse are suspected or alleged, either against them or third parties.

Unit 7: Understand the principles of supporting positive behaviour in home based childcare settings.

7.1. Describe typical behaviours exhibited by children linked to their stage of development and key events in their lives.

7.2. Explain how ground rules for behaviour and expectations are developed and implemented.

Qualifications

Qualification: CACHE Level 3. Understand How to Set Up a Home-Based Childcare Service

On completion of this course you will receive the CACHE 3 Unit Certificate for Understand How to Set Up a Home-Based Childcare Service (CYPOP5).

CACHE is the UK's only specialist awarding organisation for the children and adult care sectors. CACHE continue to develop the most up to date and relevant qualifications for the new QCF and work closely with Sector Skills Councils to ensure the highest level of quality and a cutting-edge service to their customers, our learners, and the sector.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

  • 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
  • 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 42 hrs.

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