Academic titleAfter you have successfully completed all the assignments you will receive a UK Open Learning Diploma.
Course description
The fascinating thing about more and more women returning to work after having children, is that the demand for good quality childcare has skyrocketed!
The good news is, that this huge increase in demand means there has never been a better time for setting up your own child care business.
This Diploma from UK Open Learning is designed specifically to help guide you through the process of setting up your own quality childcare business.
Develop an enjoyable and rewarding new career
As any parent knows, the early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial in that his/her future health and happiness. So whether you simply wish to become a childminder or nanny, or have ambitions to run your own nursery, this Diploma course is designed to help you take that important first step in a whole new career.
What will I learn on the course?
The Diploma in Starting a Childcare Business takes you step by step through the process. By taking the course you will learn how to research the childcare market and how to set up and launch your own business. The course covers a wide range of practical and interesting topics such as the registration process involved, health, safety and hygiene matters, and how to provide good customer service and involve parents. The Diploma also helps you understand the financial aspects of running your own business, and provides a reading list of useful books on the subject.
Course Content
Unit One: Researching the Market
Registered Childminder
Childminding Business
Nursery
Financial
Unique Selling Point
Unit Two: Setting up your business
Acquiring Premises
Working Alone
Location
Parking
Traffic
Outdoor Space
Disabled Access
Planning Consent
Creating the Right Image
Giving Your Business a Name
Building a Professional Portfolio
Unit Three: The registration process
Suitable Person
Organisation
Care, Learning and Play
Physical Environment
Equipment
Safety
Health
Food and Drink
Equal Opportunities
Special Needs
Behaviour
Working with Parents and Carers
Child Protection
Documentation
Babies
Unit Four: Launching your business
Advertising
Interviewing Potential Customers
Positive Aspects of Childminding
Settling a Child into Your Setting
Unit Five: Health, safety and hygiene
Childminders
The Kitchen
The Living Room/Playroom
The Dining Room
Sleeping Area
The Bathroom and Toilet
The Hall and Stairs
Making Your Garden or Play Area Safe For Children
Poisonous Plants and Trees
Unit Six: Toys and Equipment
Start Up Grants
Basic Toys and Equipment
Rattles
Construction
Educational
Unit Seven: Customer service and parental involvement
If Things Go Wrong
Difficult People and Situations
Contracts
Areas of Conflict
Unit Eight: Financial Matters
Expenses
Inland Revenue
Assets
Liabilities
Financial Help for Childminders
Using a Care for your Business
Tax and National Insurance
VAT
Profit and Loss
Promoting Your Business
Who can take the Diploma in Starting a Childcare Business?
The Diploma in Starting a Childcare Business is from UK Open Learning, one of the UK’s leading distance learning providers. The course could lead to you playing an important role in the development of young children as well as running a successful business. No prior knowledge is required and the course is open to anyone.
How does the Starting a Childcare Business course work?
The great thing about distance learning is that you can study from home or work, at your own pace and in your own time. You will also have your very own professional personal tutor offering unlimited support via email and post, seven days a week. He or she will be happy to answer any questions you may have and give you advice as to how to complete the course successfully. The course is divided into eight self-contained units and students are asked to complete five assignments which will be marked by your tutor. The overall grade from these assignments will lead to the awarding of your Diploma.
How long do I have to complete the course?
12 months. We suggest that you read through the entire course initially to familiarise yourself with the contents. After this, work your way through the units in numerical order. The course can be studied at your own pace and there are no deadlines for assignments, however you must complete the course within 12 months from the date you received the course.
What happens if I’ve paid for the course but find it unsuitable?
Not a problem. If you return it within seven days, we’ll give you a complete refund, as long as the course is in re-saleable condition.