Study at home learning to work in Childcare.
If you want a career in Childcare, our tutor supported open distance learning Childcare course provides the necessary knowledge, skills and qualification without disrupting your current lifestyle.
The DCA Home Learning Childcare course provides training in the core skills needed to embark on a rewarding career in Childcare. The DCA supported self-study Childcare course is specially designed, allowing you to learn the skills of Childcare through flexible and cost-effective home study at your own time and pace.
With the DCA Home Learning Childcare course, online study resources and a personal tutor are available to guide you throughout the course, and your Student Advisor is a Freephone call away. What's more, because the distance learning Childcare course is so comprehensive, no prior knowledge or skills are required. The DCA Childcare course provides an entry level diploma as proof our your competence and skills.
If you'd like to earn more money and enjoy working in Childcare, the DCA home study course is the ideal distance learning training course for you.
Module 1: The Early Childhood Educator
The role of the early childhood educator
Interacting with other early childhood educators
Observing and recording child behaviours
Guiding child behaviour
Fostering self-esteem in children
Showing approval of childrens actions
Changes in children as they grow older
Children with special needs
Module 2: Development in Children
The rights of children and their families
Principles of inclusivity
Observational and recording techniques
Methods of observation
Holistic child development
Theories of child development and learning
Cognitive development
Piaget, Vygotsky and Bruner
Theories of language development
Physical development
Activity and exercise
Emotional and social development
Managing childrens behaviour
Module 3: Physical Care
Physical care of children 1-8
Basic health needs
The integrated care environment
Displaying childrens work
Safe management of trips and outings
Diet, nutrition and food
Multicultural, economic and social factors
Types of diets and dietary needs
Play, curriculum and early learning
Theories of play and types of play
Curriculum requirements in the UK
Caring for babies
Common neonatal problems and disorders
The nutritional needs of babies
Module 4: Working With Families and Communities
Roles, rights and responsibilities of parents
Relationship between parent, child and staff
Children with special needs
Disability and discrimination
The SEN code of practice
Residential care
Promoting child health
Caring for children who are unwell
The protection of children
The Children Act 1989
Protection from abuse and neglect |
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| "Found the course really good. The assessments are not too easy and not too difficult." — Dionne Roberts |
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| I am really enjoying the course. Thank you for all your help and support so far, I feel I now have a brighter future in getting into nursery after the completion of this course. — Julie Stray |
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