Diploma in Child Day Care

Objectives
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.

Student Profile
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of Child Day Care.  No prior knowledge is required

Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support.

Qualification
Successful students will receive an ASET Accredited Diploma in Child Day Care (Level 3).

Assessment
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments.

Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements.

Timescale
The programme takes place over a timescale to suit the student.  Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion whichever is the soonest.

Location
The programme is home or work-based enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.

Tutor Support
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by telephone and by post.

COURSE CONTENT

Unit 1:  The Rights & Needs of Children 
Introduction
UN Convention on Children’s Rights
General Rights of Children
The Needs of Children

Unit 2:  Minimum Standards of Early Childhood Development
Function of Minimum Standards
Standards Statement
Outcomes for Children

Unit 3:  OFSTED  Guidelines
Regulations Relating to Child Care

Unit 4:  Administrative Matters
Administrative Information
Forms to be kept on children
Registers needed

Unit 5:  Programmes & Activities
Programmes
Different Age Group programmes
Activities
Areas of Development
Excursions

Unit 6:  Health Care
Medical History Forms
Responsibilities of Staff
Universal Precautions
Preventing Poisoning
First Aid boxes

Unit 7:  Nutrition
General Guidelines for Planning menus
Feeding of Infants
Menu Suggestions
Important Minerals
Sample Recipes

Unit 8:  Quality Assurance
Aims of Quality Assurance
The Quality Assurance Report

Unit 9:  Baby Sitting Services
Baby sitting guidelines
Parental Checklist

Unit 10:  Parental Inspections
What a parent expects to Find