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Childcare Qualifications 

There are many childcare qualifications in the UK.  We have listed some of the most recognised below.  Findababysitter.com also offers a range of childcare courses that can be booked through us.

All childcare professionals can show their qualifications on their Findababysiter.com profile.  Search results can be refined by Qualifications, First Aid, DBS Check (formerly CRB), Visa or EU Passport, Special Needs Experience, References or Driving License.  Childcare professionals should present original documents in an interview.

 

Diploma in Childcare & Education, formerly NNEB

  • Full time two year course
  • Most recognised qualification
  • Covering a child’s most vulnerable years, newborn to 7 years
  • Practical & Theory
  • Provides training in physical, social, educational, intellectual & emotional needs of all covered age groups.
  • Health & Hygiene
  • Play & Peadiatric First Aid
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BTEC

  • Formally National Diploma in Child Studies (Nursery Nursing)
  • Full time two year course
  • Similar to the NNEB though more academic
  • Along with childcare there is a focus on teaching, nursing, social work
  • Childcare practice & early years development
  • Practical learning coupled with academic study
  • Certificate in Childcare & Education
  • Run by the Council for Awards in Childcare & Education (CACHE)
  • 14 modules
  • Theory & Practical

 

NVQ's Level I, II, III & IV

  • Take up to two years to complete
  • NVQ Level III equivalent to NNEB
  • Practical & Theory training
  • Practical & Theory assessment
  • Dealing with a child's physical, emotional & social development.

 

ADCE

  • Advanced Diploma in Childcare & Education
  • Only available to those persons experienced in childcare (like doing a Masters in childcare)

 

Other Childcare College Courses

  • Norland, Princess Christian & Chiltern Nursery Training College
  • Two year courses
  • Students awarded an NNEB & Health Diploma

 

 

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