NCFE CACHE Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Award Level 3
The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare has been developed in collaboration with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY).
This qualification prepares students to set up a home based childcare setting as a registered childminder. It is suitable for students who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcarers (eg. nannies, au pairs). To complete the course students must complete all 3 units as follows:
Unit 1-Preparing to work as a home based childcarer
Unit 2-Preparing to set up a home based childcare business
Unit 3- Exploring the role of the Nanny.
Students completing this course are eligible for a childminder start up grant. Students that register as a childminder with Ofsted will get £600 and those who register with a Childminding agency will get £1200, plus we work with Torbay Council provides ongoing support and e-learning opportunities for new Childminders.
Course Details
- You should have a genuine interest in this subject
- A paediatric first aid qualification is a requirement of registration for childminders. Students may wish to consider the Award in Paediatric First Aid.
Unit 1: Preparing to work as a home based childcarer. The aim of this unit is to provide students with the knowledge required to work with children in a home based childcare setting. It covers subject areas such as:
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. This unit prepares students to set up a home based childcare business. It covers:
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
Unit 3: Exploring the role of the Nanny. The aim of this unit is to explore the role and responsibilities of the Nanny. This unit will consider challenging aspects to this role as well as introducing sources of support, advice and guidance for the Nanny. This unit will consider challenging aspects to this role as well as introducing sources of support, advice and guidance. It covers:
partnership working
expectations required of the role
the role of advisory, guidance and support services
how to plan steps to become a Nanny
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £300.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
This course costs: £
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
This course is fully funded for 16-18 year olds (if applicable to the course).
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
"I will really miss my college days and from the beginning the tutor, Al, has been so supportive. From someone who has not completed anything academic in over 20 years, this course was a step in the right direction for me. I have learnt so much from the group of people, different organisations, but mostly from Al who has a wealth of HR knowledge. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Al and she will always go out of her way to support and guide you in the right direction". Kelly Gidley – Temporary Staffing Team Manager, Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust