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ASET DIPLOMA IN CHILD DAY CARE

STUDENT PROFILE
This programme is designed for people who wish to gain an understanding of principles and practice of Child Day Care and who wish to work in a care environment. No prior knowledge is required.

COURSE OUTLINE
The course consists of the modules listed below:

1: The Rights & Needs of Children
Introduction
UN Convention on Children’s Rights
General Rights of Children
The Needs of Children

2: Minimum Standards of early Childhood Development
Function of Minimum Standards
Standards Statement
Outcomes for Children

3: OFSTED Guidelines
Regulations Relating to Child Care

4: Administrative Matters
Administrative Information
Forms to be kept on children
Registers needed

5: Programmes & Activities
Programmes
Different Age Group programmes
Activities
Areas of Development
Excursions

6: Health Care
Medical History Forms
Responsibilities of Staff
Universal Precautions
Preventing Poisoning
First Aid boxes

7: Nutrition
General Guidelines for Planning Menus
Feeding of Infants
Menu Suggestions
Important Minerals
Sample Recipes

8: Quality Assurance
Aims of Quality Assurance
The Quality Assurance Report

9: Baby Sitting Services
Baby Sitting Guidelines
Parental Checklist

10: Parental Inspections
What a Parent expects to Find

DURATION
Students may study over any timescale of up to one year. To complete the course will take in the region of 80 - 100 hours of study.

STUDY PACK
Your study pack contains everything required to complete your course and no further purchases are necessary.

ASSESSMENT
This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments. No attendance at an exams centre is required.

ACCREDITATION

The course is accredited at Level 3 by ASET, a leading awarding body recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority.

Please note that this course provides an award from a recognised awarding body, before registering a child care facility the proprietor will need to go on and complete an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification.

SUPPORT
Students receive tutor support for a full one year from registration plus unlimited access to the student helpline during working hours.