THE COMPLETE CHILD CARE COURSE

NCFE Level 3
As any parent knows, the early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in his or her future health and happiness.  So whether you simply wish to enjoy a rewarding career in childcare, or have ambitions to eventually run your own childcare business, this course from UK Open Learning would provide the first step on a highly worthwhile and fulfilling career.

Entry Requirements:
There are no entry requirements for this course just a interest in the subject.

Timescale:
To complete this course it will take in the region of 90 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month period to suit the student.

Tutor Support:
Students will have full tutor support by e-mail and post for a full 12 months from the day they receive the course.

Assessment:
Assessment takes the form of a series of tutor marked assignments which can be sent to the tutor for marking by e-mail or post.

Qualification: 
Level 3 Award in Complete Child Care. Plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"

Awarding Body Information
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Further information

www.ncfe.org.uk


How does the Childcare course work?
The great thing about distance learning is that you can study from home or work, at your own pace and in your own time. You will also have your very own professional personal tutor offering support via email and post, seven days a week.  He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you advice as to how to complete the course successfully. The course does have to be completed within 12 months from the date you purchased it. 
The course is divided into ten self-contained units and students are asked to complete nine assignments which will be marked by your tutor. The overall grade from these assignments will lead to the awarding of your Diploma.

Qualification
Level 3 Award in Complete Child Care. Plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland"

Awarding Body Information
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

Further information

www.ncfe.org.uk

Does your course map to Every Child Matters and The Early Years Foundation Stage?

Yes. This course has been written to meet the new Government initiative.

Is this an NVQ?
No. NVQs have to be taken in the workplace but this qualification is equivalent to an NVQ Level 3, GNVQ Advanced or a full A Level in terms of the level of knowledge required. The credit value indicates the amount of learning time that the course broadly requires, in this case 100 hours.

CONTENTS
The course covers the following areas. All units must be studied to be awarded the diploma.

UNIT ONE – THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO SIXTEEN YEARS
The development of children from birth through to sixteen years

UNIT TWO – PARENTING AND FAMILY VALUES
Family Life and how it has changed
The different styles of parenting
Exploring feelings and emotions
A guide to social skills and manners

UNIT THREE – KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE INDOORS AND OUTDOORS
Maintaining safety within the home
Maintaining safety in the garden
Child safety when on the move
Maintaining appropriate hygiene procedures

UNIT FOUR – CHILD PROTECTION
Types, signs and symptoms of child abuse
Helping children to protect themselves against abuse
Procedures to follow in cases of child abuse
Caring for children who have suffered abuse

UNIT FIVE – TACKLING BULLYING
n overview of the bully
An overview of the victim
Recognising the different types of bullying
Understanding why bullying happens
Dealing with incidents of bullying

UNIT SIX – EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
Personal, social and emotional development
Communication, language and literacy development
Problem solving, reasoning and numeracy
Knowledge and understanding of the world
Physical development
Creative development

UNIT SEVEN – DIET, NUTRITION AND EXERCISE
The principles of nutrition
The principles of exercise
Meal planning
Allergies and intolerances
Catering for different diets

UNIT EIGHT – WORKING WITH DISABLED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
Understanding disabilities in children
Definitions of impairment and disability
Inclusion of children with disabilities
Providing play and learning activities for disabled children
Working with families of disabled children

UNIT NINE – CHILDREN’S RIGHTS AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICE
Exploring children’s rights
Exploring anti-discriminatory practice
Exploring the effects of discrimination

UNIT TEN – WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PARENTS
Exploring the different types of families
Working together to provide for children’s development and well being
Communication between the childcare practitioner, parents and school