This Diploma in Child Care is designed to provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the different areas of child care and the skills required to promote the development, health and safety of children. It includes audiovisual training and guidance, ideal for teachers, childminders, and social care workers.
Anyone who works with children must have an excellent understanding of their legal responsibilities when it comes to promoting their wellbeing, and this course discusses key duties involved in child care provision, from safeguarding to child protection. You’ll learn how to recognise the signs of abuse and neglect in children, plan educational play activities and support children with physical disabilities, special educational, social and emotional needs.
This course also includes essential information on health and nutrition, child services, and the factors that affect child growth and development, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to build positive relationships with children and provide a nurturing environment in which they feel comfortable.
- Instant e-certificate
- Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
- Developed by qualified professionals
- Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
- 24/7 Learning Assistance
- Discounts on bulk purchases
Who should take the course
This Child Care training course is ideal for anyone who cares for or works with children, or is looking to kickstart a career working with children. This includes:
- Teaching professionals
- Childminders
- Nannies
- Social Care workers
Certification
Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of child safeguarding policies and procedures
- Discuss and identify the different types of special educational needs
- Identify the key stages in child development and the areas of development
- Ensure children’s’ healthy development by providing nutritious & balanced meals
- Recognise the signs of child abuse and neglect
- Plan engaging educational play activities that promote learning development
- Explore the role and functions of child services and education services
- Care for children with mobility issues, learning disabilities, social & emotional needs
Assessment
At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the course itself.
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Understanding Child Development
In module one, we will gain an in-depth understanding of child development, the stages and areas of child development, as well as the factors that affect growth and development.
Module 2: Caring for Children
In module two, we will explore the needs of children in regards to child care provision, such as physical touch, clothing, and bed time routines.
Module 3: Healthy Food, Healthy living
In module three, we will learn about health and nutrition in childhood, exploring the different food groups, food allergies and the key elements of a balanced diet, as well as healthy meal ideas for children.
Module 4: Keeping Children Healthy & Safe
In module four, we will learn how to teach children good daily personal hygiene. It also includes health and safety guidance and essential information on accidents, hazards, and safety equipment.
Module 5: Child Protection
In module five, we will explore the fundamentals of child protection and learn how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect in children. It covers practical training that is a must for anyone who works with or cares for children.
Module 6: Play, Imagination and Creativity
In module six, we will learn how to promote learning and development through play, imagination and creativity. It includes information on the different types of play and why play is so important for mental growth in childhood.
Module 7: Early Years Provision
In module seven, we will explore health services, educational, leisure, recreational and social services for children, and their functions.
Module 8: Children with Special Needs
In the final module, we will develop our understanding of special educational needs and disabilities, learning how to provide care for children who have physical impairments, social, emotional needs and learning disorders.
