Free Level 3 Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Course. Study online at your own pace, so you can fit learning around your other commitments. The course typically takes 12 weeks and covers how to work effectively with children in a home-based childcare role, alongside practical guidance on setting up a home-based childcare business. It suits existing childcare professionals looking to build on their expertise.
Who this course is for
The qualification is intended to help existing childcare professionals improve their expertise, covering topics from how to work effectively with children in a home-based childcare role to robust advice on setting up a home-based business.
What you will learn
You'll explore how to work effectively with children in a home-based childcare setting.
You'll learn the principles of setting up and running a home-based childcare business.
You'll understand the legal and regulatory requirements for home-based childcare providers.
You'll develop knowledge of safeguarding and child protection in a home-based context.
You'll examine how to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing at home.
You'll build understanding of professional practice and responsibilities in home-based childcare.
How you will learn
You'll study entirely online, working through course materials at your own pace. Assessment is based on written assignments and knowledge-based tasks completed online. You submit your work digitally, and a tutor will provide feedback throughout. There are no exams to sit in person.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Childcare Company will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Childminder: run a registered home-based childcare service independently.
Nursery Practitioner: support children's care and development in a nursery setting.
Nanny: provide professional childcare in a family's home.
Home-based childcare assistant: support a registered childminder in their setting.
Early years support worker: assist with childcare in community or home-based programmes.
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 next step if you want to move into a nursery or pre-school setting.
Level 3 Certificate in Childminding Practice: builds on home-based childcare knowledge with a focus on running a registered childminding business.
Level 4 Certificate in Early Years Advanced Practice: for those looking to take on a senior or specialist role in early years.
