Build a strong foundation in childcare with this online course in child minding and development.
Overview:
Professional Childcare Training is designed to provide an insightful look into child minding, development, and the essentials of keeping young minds safe and happy. Covering a mix of core topics like communication, partnership with parents, and health and safety, this course helps learners explore what it truly means to care for children in a responsible, knowledgeable, and effective way.
Whether you're planning to support children in a domestic setting or looking to understand the early stages of childhood development, this course offers a thoughtful approach to online childcare education. With flexible access and structured modules, you can study in your own time while gaining a clearer understanding of your role in supporting children’s wellbeing and growth.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the responsibilities involved in professional child minding.
- Learn how children grow, develop, and learn over time.
- Explore safety measures for a secure child-friendly environment.
- Improve communication with children and their families.
- Recognise the importance of parental partnerships in childcare.
- Build confidence in managing child-related daily routines.
Who is this Course For:
- Aspiring childminders aiming to work in home-based settings.
- Parents wanting deeper knowledge of child development.
- Babysitters seeking structured guidance and knowledge.
- Nannies looking to broaden their childcare understanding.
- Early childhood enthusiasts exploring a childcare career path.
- Foster carers seeking additional child-focused training.
- Volunteers working with young children in care roles.
- Support workers dealing with children in home environments.
Career Path (UK average salaries):
- Childminder – £23,000 per year
- Nursery Assistant – £19,500 per year
- Nanny – £25,000 per year
- Early Years Support Worker – £21,000 per year
- Children’s Centre Worker – £24,000 per year
- Family Support Worker – £27,000 per year
