Maternity Nanny – Level 3

Key Details

  • Price: £425 online, £485 classroom
  • Course Length: 16 weeks
  • Course Delivery: Classroom, Online
  • Guided Learning Hours: 60
  • Accredited by: OCN Level 3

At the London School of Childcare Studies, we are dedicated to providing our learners with the knowledge and skills they need to excel in their roles and positively impact the lives of newborns and their families

Our programme is designed by pregnancy and birth professionals, parenting specialists, childbirth educators, and more.

This Maternity Nanny course is accredited through the Open College Network at Level 3:

Level 3 Maternity Nanny

The primary focus of this bespoke qualification is to provide the skills and knowledge of working with newborns. This is applicable to those already working with children, but who want to extend their range, or specialise in newborn care. Also, this bespoke qualification is ideal as a first step for those who are considering a career in maternity care.

Course Structure

Module 1 – Physiology and development of the new born
  • Initial checks
  • Developmental characteristics
  • Developmental issues
  • Infant development
  • Attachment, temperament and sensitivity
  • Parental adjustment
Module 2 – Care of the infant
  • Feeding
  • Evidence based care and guidelines
  • Parenting dynamics
  • Health and safety issues
  • Developmental concerns and disorders
Module 3 – Sleep in infants
  • Physiology and psychology of sleep
  • Circadian rhythms
  • Newborn sleep cycle
  • Supporting sleep (associations)
  • Sleep guidance
  • Cluster feeds, dream feeds
  • Reflux and sleep
Module 8 – Practicalities & Employability
  • Working as a Maternity Nurse
  • Setting up as self-employed and registering with HMRC
  • Agreements/Contracts
  • Getting work and Marketing
  • Reflective practice

Further Details

Course Price

The fee is dependent on which route you opt for.
Online course – £425
Classroom training – £485

You can also spread the cost when you opt for our instalment plan:
Online course – pay an initial £90 registration fee, followed by 4 further monthly payments of £90 (total £450)
Classroom training – pay an initial £135 registration fee, followed by 3 further monthly payments of £125 (total £510).

Course Duration
You have 16 weeks to complete the training and submit your final assignments. This is from the date of enrolment, or, for the classroom option, from the date of your training. If you opt for the classroom training, this consists of 1 full day training session (10am to 5pm).
Course Location
For the classroom route, the in-person training is held in central London For the online route, this is accessed from wherever, so long as you have a stable internet connection. Additionally, the Maternity Support Hub sessions are delivered remotely through zoom.
Course Delivery
The course comes with two study routes: – online: consisting of self-paced learning using our eLearning platform. – classroom: delivered live in our central London venue, with opportunities to ask questions of our highly qualified and experienced trainer. For either route, students also have access to attend the Maternity Support Hub sessions for 12 months from the date of enrolment. These are live sessions held remotely, where the trainer will answer specific questions, recap on any content requested and also run through relevant case studies These sessions are live and interactive, held remotely over zoom every 2 to 4 weeks.
Prerequisites

Age
To enrol on the this bespoke qualification, learners must be at least 18 years old

Education
A basic level of education is required, equivalent to secondary school level.

Language proficiency
Learners must be able to demonstrate a basic level of English literacy, as the course materials and assessmnets are in English.

Equipment
Learners must have access to an internet-enabled device, along with a stable internet connection, in order to access course materials, join live sessions, and to produce and submit written assignments.

Additional
No prior professional experience is required, but a basic understanding of childcare or previous informal experience (e.g., babysitting, volunteering in childcare settings) is beneficial

How will I be assessed?

In your portal, you will find details of the assignments that need to be completed along with how to submit. These will then be marked and you will receive feedback. Should you not meet the required standard, you will be given the opportunity to resubmit. You have 16 weeks to submit your assignments from the date of your classroom training.

Your assignments will be assessed by one of the trainers, who will contact you about your results and provide you with feedback.

Extensions: In a situation where the student is unable to complete their assignments within the given period, the student can apply for an extension, detailing the reason for the extension.

Accreditation
The course is accredited by OCN (Credit4Learning), at level 3. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate form OCN, the awarding body, and also one from us denoting your passing grade of Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Who is this course suitable for?

Although the primary focus is for those intent on a career as a non medical maternity nurse, it is also popular and suitable for midwives, health visitors, nannies, Early Years practitioners, and other professionals who want to learn more about holistic, evidence-based, approach to the care of a newborn and related impact on the family.

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– Maternity Testimonials

Amazing training, I have enjoyed it a lot.

What a professional way to meet new people, from diverse backgrounds, and learn new ideas and other people’s experiences.

I liked the location, accessible- next to the train station. Weekends were much better for me, in regard to parking restrictions.

I can recommend this course to anyone- in any profession or for career development purposes or as a mum, I have learned a lot in two days. Intense, and a lot to take in for two days though- however, it needs good reading and a lot of reflection.

It is an eye-opening, and I could use this knowledge as transferrable into my Newly Qualified Social Worker career.

– Shariifo S.

I’m very happy to attend training course at London childcare school very good trainer very good to know more knowledge about taking care of babies teenagers and adults lives.Thank to London childcare school.

– Francisca P.

Nice and friendly management and helpful instructor

– Ruth de cruz R.

The course has equipped me with the necessary skills and I feel confident to apply want I have learned in practice

– Ndabirawo Barbra N.

A well planned course with good content. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this course.

– Morgana T.

The course is great! It gives me a great insight into how to look after small babies and help develop my career further.

– Nilma D.

What really captured my imagination during the maternity nurse course was the experience Julie had. She had a practical example to every question we had. And beside the course material, she also drew our attention to the use and implementation of the material in our future roles as maternity nurses.

– Ivette S.

I love what I have learnt through this program and would definitely recommend anyone wanting to do any of the above courses to do it with the London School Of Childcare Studies.

– Nerrie P.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    I am confused which level and what course delivery is the best for me

    Sometimes having too many options can be confusing. If you find yourself in this situation, feel free to call us 020 3701 8317 or send us an email on info@childcarestudies.co.uk . We are always happy to speak with you and provide assistance.

    What are the prerequisites for the maternity course?

    This entry level course is suitable for all. No prior qualifications or experience is required.

    How do I enroll on the course?

    This course is either delivered in-person in central London, or you can enrol for the self-paced online route.

    See the upcoming dates section to see when we are running the classroom training, then click register and follow the prompts.

    Alternatively, you can enrol now for the online route.

    How much time per week is required for studying?

    As a general guideline, we recommend dedicating 2-3 hours per week to work on your assignments.
    We estimate that completing the assignments will require approximately 35 hours of work.

    Do you still have questions?

    If you still have questions about this course, our training or any other general question please get in touch.
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