Level 3 Home-based Childcare: Childminder

Key Details

  • Price: £294
  • Course Length: 13 weeks
  • Course Delivery: Online
  • Guided Learning Hours: 60
  • Accredited by: NCFE Level 3

Childminders provide childcare and early education in their home, caring for small cohorts of children spanning various ages and backgrounds.

The standards for childminders are predominantly established by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills), the government agency tasked with overseeing and supervising services dedicated to the well-being of children and young individuals. Ofsted establishes guidelines and rules that childminders are obliged to adhere to, ensuring the safety, welfare, and appropriate growth of the children under their supervision.  Our course readies you to meet Ofsted’s guidelines.

Duration: The course should take around 60 hours to complete.

Course Structure

Unit 1 Preparing to work as a home based childcarer

Unit 1 provides learners with the knowledge required to work with children in a home based childcare setting:

  • legislation and regulation relating to home based childcare
  • safeguarding and child protection
  • health and safety in a home based childcare environment
  • promoting equality, diversity and inclusion
  • day-to-day care routines for children
  • working in partnership
  • children’s learning and development
  • play
  • the role of observation
Unit 2 Preparing to set up a home based childcare business

Unit 2 prepares learners to set up a home based childcare business:

  • leading and managing a home based childcare setting
  • financial and taxation requirements when setting up a home based childcare setting
  • creating a business plan
  • registration requirements for home based childcarers

Further Details

Course Price

Tuition fees for our NCFE Level 3 Home based Chidlcare course are £294.

Spread the cost when you opt for our instalment plan – pay 6 monthly payments of only £49 per month, with zero interest added!

And if you pay the full fee up front, receive a £10 discount!

Course Duration
The expected time commitment is about 5 hours per week across 13 weeks, made up of guided self-study and producing assignments. However, students have 26 weeks from enrolment to complete
How will I be assessed?

Each learner must create a portfolio of evidence generated from appropriate assessment tasks, which demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes associated with each unit.

This is a knowledge-only qualification. Therefore, no placement in a real work environment is required.

Certification
The course is accredited by NCFE at level 3.

Thanks to this course, I feel confident and prepared to work as a maternity nurse. The skills and knowledge I gained have already proven invaluable in my job, and I look forward to continuing to grow and excel in my career. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to pursue a career in this field or looking to expand their skillset as a nurse.

– Rachel Trimmer, Maternity nurse

Throughout the course, I gained valuable insights and hands-on experience in areas such as breastfeeding, newborn care, and postpartum support. The instructors were patient and always available to answer my questions and provide guidance.

– Florica Popescu, Maternity nurse

I can confidently say that this program has been a game-changer for my career. The course curriculum is thorough, practical, and taught by knowledgeable instructors who are passionate about their field.

– Chika Abiola, Support worker

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