Free Level 3 Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Course. Work-based training at your workplace. Developed in collaboration with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY), this NCFE qualification prepares you to set up and run a home-based childcare setting. You study while working in a childcare role, applying what you learn directly to your practice. The course takes around 60 minutes to complete. A free preparing to work in home based childcare course for adults already working in or moving into home-based care. NCFE Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare with certificate.
Who this course is for
The Level 3 Award in Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare has been developed in collaboration with the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years (PACEY). This qualification prepares learners to set up a home-based childcare setting as a
What you will learn
You'll understand the legal and regulatory requirements for running a home-based childcare setting.
You'll learn how to set up a safe and suitable environment for children in your home.
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of a home-based childcarer.
You'll understand safeguarding duties and how to keep children safe.
You'll learn about working in partnership with parents and carers.
You'll understand the importance of professional development in home-based childcare.
How you will learn
This is work-based training. You learn in the context of your job role, applying knowledge directly to your childcare setting. Assessment is through written tasks and evidence gathered from your workplace practice. ACL Essex will guide you through what's required and how to submit your evidence.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. ACL Essex will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Childminder: run your own registered home-based childcare setting.
Nursery Practitioner: support children's learning and development in a nursery.
Nanny: provide childcare in a family's home.
Home-based childcare assistant: support a registered childminder in their setting.
Early years worker: work across a range of early years childcare settings.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator: the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. A natural step if you want to move into a nursery or pre-school setting.
Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid: often required for registered childminders and early years workers.
Level 4 Certificate for the Early Years Advanced Practitioner: for those taking on a senior or specialist role in early years.
