You are free to decide your own fees and working conditions and to be successful you need to be well organised, with good contracts and systems of record keeping. To do a good job you need good communication and negotiation skills and ensure that parents are satisfied with the professional service you provide.
When you have successfully completed this Unit, you can then go on to complete any of the other units in any order. When all six have been successfully completed you will then receive the Complete Childminding Learning Pathway, Work Based Award. This provides a total of 24 credits at SCQF Level 7.
UNIT 1: Ready for Childminding Business includes three Continuous Professional Learning Courses available as either interactive sessions or e-Learning.
Participants will be provided with a support system from SCMA - experts in childminding across Scotland. This includes access to our website and Helpline.
When you successfully complete a CPL course within the unit, you will be invited to apply for a SCMA Accredited Open Badge. These are digital certificates of accomplishment.
Your Personal Portfolio is an organised collection of evidence that shows your accomplishments both in and out of your childminding service.
SCMA is a Skills Development Scotland Individual Training Account (ITA) Approved Provider. Funding will give eligible learners £200 to fully fund this Unit.
If you have already completed some of the courses within UNIT 1: Ready for Childminding Business since April 2014, your prior learning will contribute towards the knowledge and learning aspect of the Work Based Unit.
This unit is available as an e-Learning option. Booking by e-Learning allows you to complete the course at time that suits you.
Childminders must provide a professional approach to their business, meet legal requirements, provide quality care and comply with the Heath and Social Care Standards. This course gives the support needed to adopt a professional approach to providing a childminding service.