Transforming Ireland
Funded by the Irish Government under the National Development Plan 2007-2013
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Quality Awareness Programme For Childminders (Training)
The purpose of the quality awareness programme is to provide support concerning the role of the childminder and the provision by Childminders of a quality, professional childcare service. The course will help in bringing Childminders up to date on current thinking on childcare.
The main objectives of the training programme therefore are to:
- Provide participants with an awareness of the issues involved in the provision of a quality childminding service
- Enhance the knowledge, skills and professional status of childminders
- Develop the childminders confidence and motivation
- Encourage networking with childminders in the locality.
The Quality Awareness Programme will consist of a total of 10 hours training and will focus on key quality issues.
The modules of training being delivered through the programme are:
- 1. Role of the childminder
- 2. Child Development
- 3. Hygiene, Health and Safety
- 4. Well Being of children
- 5. Play
08/04/2011