Course Overview
By studying both courses you will obtain the skills and confidence to work in child day care, as well as the knowledge to plan and launch your own childminding business.
The above price reflects a significant saving on both courses.
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Pre-requisites
The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.
Key Topics
- Child Growth and Development
- Child Care Today
- Running a Child Care Facility
- Working with Parents
- Health Safety and Nutrition
- Preparing and Launching a Business
- Ofsted Regulations
- Contracts
- Accounts and Book-keeping
- Day to Day Running
- Policies and Procedures
- Inspections
Qualification
ICS Diplomas in Child Day Care and Starting Your Own Childminding Business
Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you my have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need - so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.
What our Students Say
"The course materials were very easy to work through and clearly set out. Whenever I needed to speak to someone at ICS, I received good information and all the support I needed throughout my course. I would definitely recommend ICS – in fact I already have and I hope to take another course in the near future." Claire Bottomley, ICS Graduate, Surrey.
Your Future Prospects
Although you will need to check in your local area for specific qualifications required to work with children, these ICS courses will teach you the basics of child care and give you the confidence to set up your own successful childminding business.
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