Common Core Skills and Knowledge for Working with Children

Aligned with the Common Core Skills and Knowledge framework.

£199.00£149.00

Develop the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to work confidently, safely and professionally with children. This online course is designed for childminders, nannies and other childcare practitioners who want to strengthen their understanding of good childcare practice.

This online course provides a practical introduction to the key skills and knowledge required when working with children. It is particularly suitable for childminders, nannies, home-based childcare practitioners and individuals preparing to work in childcare.

The course explores how practitioners can communicate effectively with children and families, understand and support children's development, promote welfare and safeguarding, support children through transitions, work collaboratively with other professionals and share information appropriately.

Learners are encouraged to apply their knowledge to realistic childcare situations through narrated learning materials,  activities and short knowledge quizzes.

Who is this course suitable for?
The course is suitable for childminders, nannies, babysitters, au pairs, home-based childcare practitioners, childcare support workers and anyone seeking to strengthen their knowledge before working with children.

Delivery: 100% online and self-paced.

Assessment: Learners complete activities and short knowledge quizzes throughout the course to check their understanding.

Certification: On successful completion, learners receive a Certificate of Completion