The family The home Introduction to child development P.I.L.E.S.S (Physical, Intellectual, Language, Emotional, Social and Spiritual) The newborn baby Establishing a routine Care of the baby and child Breast feeding Bottle feeding Weaning Guidelines for infant feeding (under 1 years) The Importance of play Toys for children 0-7 years Nappy changing Bath time All about sleep Sudden Infant Death Syndrome “Think of him as an ‘asking baby’ rather than a crying baby” The value and function of teeth The HIV virus Head lice Hygiene in the home/nursery Safety in the home and playgroup Day to day running of a playgroup First Aid

Toilet training Bed wetting Food and nutrition Happy meal times Family food hygiene fact sheet Special diets Child Care Act Starting a play group Good health and protection from illness Germs and diseases Common ailments The business of running a playgroup Play resources in the community Equal opportunities Arts & crafts Common infectious diseases in children Common respiratory illness Caring for sick children at home Children in hospital Want to tell them a story Looking after other people’s children Emotional needs of a child Behaviour patterns in the pre-school years Discipline Regression The school child Child protection

 

Certificate in Foundation Studies in Childcare (The College of Progressive Education)

It will be beneficial and of interest to crèche staff, nannies, school leavers, new parents and those employed in other fields who would like to work with chidren or start a playgroup. Parents who would like to get more from bringing up their own children will also benefit from the course.

• To give practical training to parents or aspiring childcare workers from changing nappies to recognising the first signs of illness
• Show how to cope with emergencies and deliver First Aid
• Give an understanding of difficult behaviour and how to deal with it

No specific entry requirements. Minimum age is 17.

Learners must be capable of undertaking assessment work to Ordinary Level Leaving Certificate standard.

International learners undertaking this course should have confidence in thier English language, reading, writing and comprehension skills and have at least a 5 IELTS score or equivalent.

No work experience required for this course.

There are on examinations in this course.  Grading is based on continuous assessment methods.

Six months, (approx).

3.2 Advanced Studies in Childcare

Fetac Level 5 modules.

Crèche assistant, Childminder, Playgroup assistant