Introduction to Childminding Practice (April 2021) - pay by instalments

Introduction to Childminding Practice

This ticket pays for the Introduction to Childminding Practice (level 3) by instalments. If you wish to pay in full, please click here.

Instalments will be due on the Monday before each Saturdays course. You will need to pay all of the instalments before you are awarded a certificate. 

Instalment amounts and dates

• Instalment 1 £100 to be paid by Monday 1 March 2021
• Instalment 2 £100 to be paid by Monday 8 March 2021
• Instalment 3 £89 to be paid by Monday 15 March 2021

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate in Basic Compulsory Homebased Childcare Training which is the qualification required at Ofsted Registration. This course is suitable for Childminders, assistants, au-pairs and nannies. 

Course Dates

Day 1 - Saturday 10 April 2021

Day 2 - Saturday 17 March 2021

Day 3 TBC  (This half day visit to a local nursery is non-compulsory but HIGHLY recommended, if running)

Day 4 - Saturday 24 April 2021

Timings

8:45 (for a prompt start at 9:00) - 16:30. You will also be required to do study at home.

Refreshments

Tea and coffee is provided during the training however we recommend you bring your lunch as it is not provided.

Other dates for the diary (included in the price of the course)

• As part of this programme you will be invited to a Welcome session before the course starts to meet the STEEP Tutor and fellow course participants to help you feel well prepared for this course and to set you on the road to your confident and successful completion of this block of study. 

• STEEP also provide an individual tutorial session for course participants with the STEEP tutor to help you meet your individual needs.

Briefing

N.B.  We recommend you attended the Pre-Registration Briefing for Becoming a Childminder before you book this course. https://www.steep.org.uk/becoming-a-childminder-pre-registration-briefing/ 

After the course:  To support learners post course we invite you to attend our network support meetings. Local Authority childminding support is also available to Childminders resident in Lewisham.

Trainer:  Rosemarie Dorgan

For further information on what you will achieve during this course and to see an outline of the course content, please visit our website 

Other courses related to Ofsted registration

• Safeguarding Training 
• Paediatric First Aid 

Please note you will receive a £15 refund of your Becoming a Childminder briefing course fee if you book these two courses at the same time as your ICP course.

Terms and Conditions:   

By purchasing this ticket online I agree to the following terms and conditions:

Payment:  Payments are made on-line in advance of the event taking place. You may attend the event without having booked and paid for the place you may be turned away from the event.  It may be possible to make an online payment on arrival at the event to gain entry where places are available, but this facility cannot be guaranteed.

Timekeeping:  Prompt time keeping is essential in ensuring a professional learning environment.  Late-comers may be refused admission to the course/training event where entry may be detrimental to the learning of others.

Cancellation: If you are no longer able to attend the course, please notify us by email STEEPcontact@gmail.com, giving us at least 7 days notice. If you fail to do this your full course fee will be retained.  In the event the organiser has to cancel or reschedule the event, your booking will be transferred to the next available date or a full refund provided.

Refund policy: Refunds will only be given if the attendee gives 7 days notice of non-attendance. After this time no refunds will be given.

COVID19: For information about how STEEP are following Government guidelines in relation to social distancing, please follow this link to our website

https://www.steep.org.uk/covid19/