Childcare Studies (HND) Course About Our Childcare Studies Higher National Diploma Course This course is suitable for anyone wishing to learn the knowledge, skills & tools essential to the many facets of childcare. The childcare vocational training course will prepare you to enter a higher education degree programme, or enter directly into employment in the childcare field. You will have the opportunity to learn about child psychology, physical, mental & emotional development of children, childcare legislation, professional responsibilities, current issues in childcare, & much more. You may take up to 2 years to complete this course & you will receive unlimited tutor support throughout.     About BTEC HNDs BTEC (Business Technical Education Council) courses are vocational-related training courses that prepare you to enter either into a higher education degree program, or directly into employment. BTECs are developed with key representatives from their respective industry & are built to progress the learner along a vocational path. The courses are continually updated with employers’ needs in mind so that you are given the knowledge, skills & tools most suitable for your field. BTECs also provide direct advancement into university programmes. BTEC HNDs (Higher National Diplomas) are at the fifth level of the BTEC scale. They are worth 240 credits & are equivalent to a Foundation Degree or HE (Higher Education) Diploma. You can take BTEC courses together with, or instead of A-levels. What Can I Do After Completing This BTEC Childcare Course? Once you have successfully completed this course you will be able to use your HND in Childcare Studies as a qualification to enter into university, complete a final year of study, & obtain a full degree. To view direct progression routes from BTEC HND, & the range of worldwide universities this qualification is recognised by, please download this Progression Details Document. Please note: this list is not exhaustive. In addition, the download file also contains the professional bodies you will be entitled to join after completing BTEC HND studies. Please note the professional body will depend upon your course title. Please also note: the list is not exhaustive. Here is an updated list of UK Universities which will accept the BTEC HND as a qualification with which you can top up with a third year at university to gain a full degree. Financing Your HND Childcare Course While our ' Fees' tab below shows only full payment options, we do offer alternatives for financing your BTEC course. You can either pay everything up front so you don't have to think about it again, or we have an instalment payment plan available, whereby you pay a deposit of £194.44 plus 17 monthly intalments of £194.44.   ...

Children & Computers Course Computers, once the property of relatively few, are now common in many homes. It is only natural that as parents we want to provide the best opportunities we can for our children. The problem for many of us is that computers were not part of our childhood & we are not quite sure how to use them in the best possible way to help our children. ...

Children & Young People’s Workforce About this Course The aim of this course is to promote best practice & ensure that the learner completes it with the skills & knowledge required to be able to work competently & professionally with children & young people. Our Early Learning & Childcare Level 3 course has been written in line with, & provides the learner with all the underpinning knowledge should they wish to go on & complete the full QCF Qualification. Our course is the theory based course which leads to the Level 3 Award certificate. ...

Children & Young People's Workforce Theory Course Our Children & Young People’s Workforce (Early Years) Level 3 Award course is the theory only element of the full Children & Young People’s Workforce (Early Years) Diploma QCF Level 3 Diploma (QRN: 500/8979/1/ELC) & is ideal for those learners who may not yet have a placement in a child care setting but wish to get started on the course. This course has been mapped to the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF) & will allow learners to achieve a level 3 NCFE Award Certificate on completion plus a full list of completed course units & assessment criteria mapped to the NCFE Level 3 Diploma for Children CYPW.  The CYPW Diploma has become the new childcare qualification for all practitioners in the workforce (early years) which shows employers that you have the required occupational competence in early years & home based settings. This award is suitable for anyone who works with children in settings such as: nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes in primary schools, crèches, children’s centre staff & childminders etc. This award is suitable for learners who have no previous experience of working with children & young people, & is designed to help learners build the knowledge & skills needed when working (supervised or un-supervised) with children & young people from birth to 19 years. This is the perfect course for you if you are considering a specific role such as (amongst others): Working as personnel in day nurseries, nursery schools & nursery or reception classes in primary schools Working as staff in a children’s centre A playgroup worker A registered childminder or nanny There are also general opportunities in roles such as: A support worker in any of the above settings Working with children & young people in the voluntary sector, including volunteers who are not covered by another sector skills body ...

Children & Young People's Workforce Course Our Children & Young People’s Workforce Level 3 Diploma (CYPW) course is the full level 3 qualification that is listed on the QCF (QRN: 500/8979/1/ELC). The CYPW Diploma has become the new childcare qualification for all practitioners in the workforce (early years) which shows employers that you have the required occupational competence in early years & home based settings. This qualification is suitable for anyone who works with children in settings such as: nurseries, pre-schools, reception classes in primary schools, crèches, children’s centre staff & childminders etc. This qualification is suitable for learners who have no previous experience of working with children & young people, & is designed to help learners build the knowledge & skills needed when working (supervised or un-supervised) with children & young people from birth to 19 years. The Children & Young People’s Workforce (QCF) Level 3 Diploma is the only qualification that confers occupational competence for the Children & Young People’s Workforce. Most providers will charge approx. £1, 500+ to gain the full diploma. Due to the unique nature of our course whereby you complete the knowledge element of the diploma from home & have a suitably qualified person (this could be manager in your placement qualified at level 4 or above) assess you for the skills element of the course, we are able to offer you the full QCF accredited qualification at a far more competitive price. In order to complete this course you will need to have a placement. It is recommended that you spend Approx. 100 hours in a Real Work Environment. Who is this course for? The level 3 CYPW has replaced all previous qualifications such as NVQ's etc (including nursery nurse qualifications etc.). It is the new Level 3 childcare qualification for all practitioners in the Early Years workforce which confers occupational competence in early years & home-based settings. What Could I Do After Taking the CYPW Level 3 Diploma? This is the perfect course for you if you are considering a specific role such as (amongst others): Working as personnel in day nurseries, nursery schools & nursery or reception classes in primary schools Working as staff in a children’s centre A playgroup worker A registered childminder or nanny There are also general opportunities in roles such as: A support worker in any of the above settings Working with children & young people in the voluntary sector, including volunteers who are not covered by another sector skills body On completion of this course you can even gain credits so that you can progress to Foundation Degrees! ...

Citizenship Course The Certificate in Active Citizenship qualification aims to develop learners’ knowledge, values, & skills in order to help them to play an active, effective, & responsible role in their society. Citizenship is relevant to all ages & communities, enabling learners to have a better understanding of their own identity, the skills to express opinions about issues that concern them, as well as tolerance & respect for the views of other people. The course also contains guidance about how to work with others to make a positive difference to the community. ...

Citizenship Introduction Course This course aims to introduce learners to the knowledge, values, & skills needed to enable them to play an active, effective, & responsible part in their society. Citizenship is relevant to all ages & communities, enabling learners to have a better understanding of their own identity, the skills to express opinions about issues that concern them, as well as tolerance & respect for the views of other people. The course also contains guidance about how to work with others to make a positive difference to the community. ...

Clairvoyancy Course There is today still a big misunderstanding that clairvoyancy involves some sort of mysticism & magic. However, in this course the student will be taught that clairvoyants use their own intuition, which is something that we all possess. Unfortunately only a few know how to use it wisely! This course which is ideally suited for those not only seeking greater awareness but will also prove to be of immense interest to those who are entering the Art of Prediction & beneficial to those seeking to make a practice of Clairvoyance. It explains the difference between mediumship & clairvoyance, what clairvoyance is, & how it can be used not only for your benefit but how to benefit others. It shows how you can become clairvoyant & introduces the various Mantic Tools which can be used to complement Clairvoyant intuition. Whilst most Clairvoyants specialise in one subject, a broad knowledge of all the others is necessary if one is to be fully accomplished in this fascinating field. ...

Classroom Behaviour Course This course looks at the area of classroom behaviour & gives practical tips & strategies to use to be successful when working with pupils. A series of Reflection on Practice exercises gets you to reflect on your classroom practice & how it might be adapted. The resources are up to date & relevant & cover areas such as research into behaviour, how to make a strong first impression, how to manage inappropriate & confrontational behaviour, working with children with SEN, how to build good relationships & develop positive learning environments. This course is aimed at teachers, lecturers, supply teachers, teaching assistants & cover supervisors; indeed anyone working with children. ...

Cleaning Course The Cleaning Level 2 course is a must for anyone looking to work within the cleaning industry. The course aims to teach learners about the importance of health & safety standards & the requirement for work to be carried out in a clean & healthy environment. This course is applicable for anyone who is either working in or is seeking employment as a: Street Cleaner, Window Cleaner, Industrial Cleaner or Domestic Cleaner etc. On completion of this course you will be able to show employers that you are able to communicate with staff & customers, are familiar with safe working habits & that you have been taught a range of specialist cleaning skills to name but a few. Our Cleaning Level 2 course has been written in line with, & provides the learner with all the underpinning knowledge should they wish to go on & complete the NVQ Level 2 Cleaning & Support Services & the Level 2 Certificate in Cleaning Principles. ...