Skills Bootcamp: Registered Childminder
This course is aimed at anyone wishing to work as a Registered Childminder, including those who want to work in Childminding, as a Childminding Assistant, Registered Nannies, Au-Pairs, and other home based childcare.
This course also includes online lessons that are tutor-led: delivering a NCFE Level 3 Award in Home Based Childcare; 1:1 tutorial sessions, as well as online workshops delivered by experienced tutors including food hygiene. The exam for the food hygiene will need to be attended in person at our Braintree campus along with a two-day paediatric first aid qualification.
Learners will find out how to be a childminder, they will learn the principles of child-carer as well as gain an awareness of safeguarding, supporting development of care for children, focus on ways to build their self-confidence and esteem, and to create career-plans that are tailored to the learners new childcare pathway.
You will also receive support in Registering with a Childminding Agency or applying to become a registered Childminder with Ofsted.
Skills Bootcamp: Registered Childminder
Course Outline: This course is designed for learners who wish to better their employment opportunities.
| Level | Level 3 |
|---|---|
| Location | Distance Learning – Delivered Online |
| Duration | 6 weeks |
| Campus / Adult Skills Centre | Training is Delivered Online |
| Start Date | Throughout the year – the next course starts on 10th November 2025 |
| Attendance | 10am - 2pm Monday - Friday |
| Price | This course could be free if you are 19+ and meet all of the eligibility criteria |
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