Free Residential Childcare Course in Stafford. Classes run at Shire Hall Business Centre, part-time during the day. The course runs for 75 hours, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll build the knowledge and practical skills that employers look for when hiring in residential childcare settings. To join, you must be 19 or over, have the right to live in the UK, and live or work in Staffordshire. You must not be enrolled on another government-funded course at the same time, and you'll need a good standard of English and maths.
Who this course is for
The course is ideal if you're returning to work or looking to kickstart your career in a new industry. On completing the course, it will provide people with the skills that employers recognise and are looking for when hiring. The Skills Bootcamps are funded by the UK government, meaning they're available at no cost providing the eligibility criteria is met. For employers, you will pay a small proportion of the costs, which is often 10% for small/medium-sized businesses (SMEs with fewer than 250 employees), or 30% for larger employers.
Entry requirements
You must be 19+, have the right to live in the UK, live or work in Staffordshire, not be enrolled on another government -funded course at the same time, commit to the full course and have a good standard of English & Maths
What you will learn
You'll learn how to support children's physical, emotional, and social development in residential settings.
You'll understand safeguarding principles and how to keep children safe.
You'll develop skills in communication and building positive relationships with children and young people.
You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of childcare workers in residential environments.
You'll learn how to follow care plans and support individual needs.
You'll understand relevant legislation and standards that govern residential childcare.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Shire Hall Business Centre. Teaching combines tutor-led instruction with group activities and discussion. Assessment is based on the skills and knowledge you demonstrate throughout the course. The centre will confirm the full assessment details before you start.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Shire Hall Business Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Residential childcare worker, supporting children in care homes
Nursery practitioner, working in nursery or early years settings
Children's support worker, assisting young people day to day
Family support worker, helping families in community or residential settings
Learning support assistant, supporting children with additional needs
Youth worker, working with young people in structured programmes
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare: the next step for those working in residential settings, and often required for senior or supervisory roles.
Level 3 Early Years Educator: recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work, this is worth considering if you want to move into early years education.
Level 3 Award in Education and Training: useful if you'd like to move into a teaching or training role within childcare or related sectors.
