Looking after children isn’t just about reading storybooks and wiping noses (though there is plenty of both). Whether you’re new to the field or looking to formalise your experience, this Nannying & Childcare course gives you the know-how needed to support children with confidence, care, and competence. No nursery chaos here—just clear, useful knowledge that sticks.
From creating structured routines to managing challenging behaviour, the course covers essentials including child development, health, nutrition, and safeguarding. If you're aiming for a role in childcare or nannying, or want to sharpen up your responsibilities at home, this course is a solid foundation. It’s online, it’s flexible, and it’s delivered by Training Express—so you can learn at your own pace, biscuit in hand.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand developmental stages in early childhood care
- Know how to support a child’s emotional wellbeing daily
- Recognise and report child protection or safeguarding concerns
- Build healthy eating habits in childcare routines
- Establish calm, consistent routines that support behaviour
- Communicate effectively with both children and parents
Who is this Course For
- Aspiring nannies looking to learn the basics of childcare
- Parents and carers wanting structured childcare knowledge
- Au pairs and live-in carers needing foundational understanding
- Babysitters seeking more confidence and structure in their role
- Childminders working in home-based childcare environments
- Teaching assistants supporting children in early education
- Those considering a career in early years and childcare
- Anyone with a genuine interest in child development basics
Career Path
Completing the Nannying & Childcare course opens the door to roles such as:
- Nanny – Average salary: £27,000/year
- Childminder – Average salary: £24,000/year
- Nursery Assistant – Average salary: £20,000/year
- Early Years Educator – Average salary: £22,500/year
- Babysitter (freelance) – Approx. £10–£15/hour
- Teaching Assistant (Early Years) – Average salary: £19,500/year
