Paediatric first aid courses provide a specific set of skills required when caring for babies and toddlers. To be compliant with the law, settings must be sure that staff take correct course for compliance. This will be checked during an OFSTED inspection. Failure to have a correct qualification can result in the setting being closed […]

By far one of the most important aspects of training to complete in a childcare setting is Safeguarding Children courses. It is one of the few mandatory training courses all childcare practitioners are expected to do. Safeguarding knowledge should be refreshed every few years as documents and legislation changes in this field all the time. […]

The term Inclusive practice refers to the belief that everyone has the right to access the same tools, resources, and environment. It’s the attitude that everyone should learn and work together, despite any additional needs that are present. It’s about creating equal opportunities across the board so that everyone gets the chance to thrive. Inclusive […]

In this day and age, with more understanding of autism, an Autism Awareness course gives essential training. Childcare practitioners will encounter children on the autism spectrum, or awaiting diagnosis. For this reason, staff must familiarise themselves with the illness, its implications and its main signs. There is never a clear cut sign of autism. Most […]

ADHD Awareness training courses are beneficial for anyone working in a child care role. Giving a child with ADHD a reliable support system early on will help make sure they get the help they need. Part of a childcare worker’s role is to make sure a child is safeguarded at all times and this includes […]

Safeguarding children is a very broad topic, covering many different aspects of children’s welfare. Part of this understanding the issue of Female Genital Mutilation – often referred to as FGM. This unnecessary and cruel procedure has featured in the news quite recently with more arrests being made than ever before. This practice is commonly carried […]

Safeguarding Children is key to keeping all young people protected and out of harm’s way. Every child deserves to be safe and cared for, but the stark reality is that not all children are protected. Anyone who works with children must understand what safeguarding means and how their role helps ensure the child’s welfare. Organisations […]

A career in childminding comes with a whole host of responsibilities, and topping this list must be childminder safeguarding responsibilities. Safeguarding is defined in the Oxford dictionary as “protect from harm or damage with an appropriate measure”. As a childminder, your duty is to protect the children from harm and have robust safeguarding policies in […]

Childminding can be a very rewarding and lucrative business, and the advantages of working from home make it very appealing. The process of becoming a childminder is not complicated and you can be up and running in as little as 12 weeks. Our guide takes you through all the steps on how to become a […]

Generally speaking, Childminders are regarded as low-risk food premises but they still have responsibilities. It is a requirement for Childminders to register their business with their Local Authority before having children on roll. So do childminders also need a food hygiene certificate? While it is not a legal requirement to take a course and gain […]