Results Day – 21/08/2025

Results Day - 21st August 2025
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Skills Bootcamp: Registered Childminder

This course is aimed at anyone wishing to work as a Childminder. This course includes online tutor led sessions and 1:1 sessions as well as online workshops delivered by experienced tutors.

Learners will find out about how to apply to be a childminder as well as gain an awareness of safeguarding children and young people and ways to build their self-confidence and esteem.

You will also receive support in Registering with a Childminding Agency or applying to become a registered Childminder with Ofsted.

Course Info
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Skills Bootcamp: Registered Childminder
Course Outline: This course is designed for learners who wish to better their employment opportunities.
LevelLevel 3
LocationDistance Learning – Delivered Online
Duration6 weeks
Campus / Adult Skills CentreTraining is Delivered Online
Start DateThroughout the year – the next course starts on 22nd September 2025
PriceThis course could be free if you are 19+ and meet all of the eligibility criteria
Course Content

The following will be included in the course:

  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare
  • Enhanced DBS check
  • L2 Food Safety Certificate
  • L2 Paediatric First Aid
  • L1 Award in Environmental Sustainability
Entry Requirements

If you meet these requirements, this course could be *free:

  • Aged 19 or over
  • Live in Essex and meet residency requirements
  • Right to Work in the UK

Please note: no prior attainment is required.

Free Careers Advice Sessions

The Adult Careers Service at Colchester Institute. Providing Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

Colchester Institute is pleased to offer this free, confidential and impartial service for all adults (19+) employed and unemployed.

The Adults Careers Service can help you take the next step in finding the advice you need to make the right decision about your learning and working life.

For your free IAG session at a centre near you, please contact us using the telephone number or email below:

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2025-26 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.