Child Care Course

The Child Care Course course is an in-depth course for those who are taking their first steps in their career in child care. In this popular course, you will learn how to care for children in the early years of childhood, exploring the factors the affect child development and how to promote a safe environment that encourages learning and inclusion.

 You will start by learning about the early years of childhood and best practice for caring for young children and infants. The course covers essential topics such as nutrition, safeguarding, health and safety, learning activities and communication. You will also learn how to provide care for children with special needs and learning difficulties.

 On successful course completion, you will be equipped with the required skills needed to work in childcare, taking with you the practical lessons learned in the case studies and applying them in the real world.

Learning Outcomes:

• Earn an internationally-recognised certificate in Child Care
• Develop the necessary skills to work in the childcare sector and early years
• Understand the stages of development in the early years of childhood
• Understand the stages of development in newborns and how to provide quality care
• Learn the principle rules of safeguarding the wellbeing of children and young people
• Broaden your understanding of health and safety regulations in childcare
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of child nutrition and healthy mealtimes
• Promote learning and mental development through stimulating play activities
• Gain a basic understanding of how to provide care for children with special needs
• Improve your communication, patience, organisation and listening skills

Who is This Course for?

This introductory Child Care Course is ideal for those who wish to work in child care and with young children in a range of professional settings, to help learners develop the core skills to excel in this sector. There are no specific entry requirements for this course, which can be studied part-time or full-time.

Requirements

Our Child Care Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation.

Assessment and Certification 

Upon completion of the course, you will be required to sit for an online multiple-choice quiz based assessment, which will determine whether you have passed the course (60% pass mark). The test will be marked immediately and results will be published instantly.

After completing the course, you can order a certificate of achievement to display your achievement for as little as £3.99 for the PDF version and £7.99 for a paper version or £10 for both. There is an additional £10 delivery charge for international students.

Career Path

On successful completion, learners will have the essential knowledge to provide adequate support for children in a care setting, and a comprehensive understanding of how to promote the mental and physical development of children in the early years. Related roles in this sector include:

• Childcare Provider
• Early Years Educator
• Nursery Nurse
• Teaching Assistant
• Registered Childminder