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Level 3 Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Course Online – Sutton London Borough Council

Cost£574.00
Duration39 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryOnline
Start13 Apr 2027
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Preparing to Work in Home Based Childcare Course. Study online via live sessions on Google Classroom. You can join from home, so there's no need to travel to a centre. The course covers what you need to know to work in home based childcare settings, including roles such as childminding assistant, nanny, or au pair. It runs over 39 hours. The fee includes all assessment fees and study materials, so there are no hidden costs.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in looking after children? This course is suitable for those who wish to be employed in home based childcare settings as childminding assistants or other home childcarers (eg. nannies, au pairs). This is a live online course using the platform Google Classroom. You will need:, * A good internet connection.The classes work best with Chrome., * A computer with a microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook)., * Earphones/headphones/speakers. We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the roles and responsibilities of home based childcarers, including childminding assistants, nannies, and au pairs.
  • You'll learn about safeguarding children and your duty to keep children safe.
  • You'll understand child development and how to support children's learning and wellbeing.
  • You'll study health, safety, and hygiene requirements in home based childcare settings.
  • You'll learn about working in partnership with parents and carers.
  • You'll understand the legal and regulatory framework that governs home based childcare in the UK.

How you will learn

Classes are delivered live online using Google Classroom. You'll need a good internet connection, a computer with a microphone and camera (such as a laptop or desktop), and earphones or speakers. Chrome works best for the platform. Assessment is included in the course fee. The centre will contact you with joining details before your first session.

What you will need to bring

You'll need a computer with a microphone and camera (a PC, laptop, iMac, or MacBook works well), a good internet connection, and earphones, headphones, or speakers. Chrome is the recommended browser. Sutton London Borough Council will contact you with further details before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Childminding assistant. Support a registered childminder in a home setting.
  • Nanny. Care for children in their own home.
  • Au pair. Live-in childcare role, often combined with light household duties.
  • Home childcarer. Provide flexible childcare in a domestic environment.
  • Nursery Practitioner. Entry-level role supporting children's learning in a nursery.

What you could study next

This preparing to work in home based childcare qualification is a starting point. You could go on to study a Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education, which is required to count in statutory staffing ratios in nursery settings. A Level 3 Award in Childminding Practice is another option if you want to register as a childminder. Both qualifications build directly on what you cover in this course.

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