Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Level 3 Award (NCFE CACHE)

In this course you will be provided 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.

You will be required to produce a portfolio which contains completed tasks with ongoing feedback provided by the tutor.

Your tutor will give you more information about the course in your first session.

Learning Aim: Z0011145 - This course will also include guidance on using Google Classroom as part of your learning experience. You will learn how to access course information, communicate and collaborate with fellow learners, submit assignments, and receive feedback from your tutor.

This is a Level 3 course.

You will need to be working at GCSE English Grade 3 as a minimum to access the learning and produce the assignments required.

If you do not achieve English Grade 3 in your GCSE Skills Builder Assessment you must have a UK English Level 2 qualification or above. You will be asked to provide your certificates during the Course Approval Assessment.

This course is a qualification therefore you must attend all sessions and complete all assessment tasks to the required standard.

Additional information:

Please bring a pen and paper to your online class.

Any course enrichment opportunities associated with this class will be listed in your Google Classroom.

Make an application by the ‘Apply Now’ button and book a Course Approval session to ensure this course is suitable for you.



For your Course Approval session, you need to:

• Bring accepted ID in the form of either a UK passport or printout of your e-visa showing residency status
  
• Bring proof of benefit dated within the last 3 months or most recent payslip /tax return if claiming the concessionary fee
  
• Ensure you meet all previous educational requirements to attend this course
  
• Bring copies of previous exam certificates
  

By booking a Course Approval session, you are agreeing that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of enrolment and course details as well as the above requirements.



For further information please contact enrol@suttoncollege.ac.uk



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Employment as:
* registered childminder
* childminding assistant
* nanny
* au pair