Guide to childcare qualifications

Common childcare qualifications.

There are many childcare qualifications in the UK.  The most common qualifications held by nannies are listed below.

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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

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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