Training

**Fee** · 21-01-2008, 11:51 AM

I could do with a bit of advice concerning training courses.
I registered in October 2006 but only got my first mindee in Feb 07,
I would like to attend some courses or prehap do a NVQ, but have no idea what to start with.

Fee

**Raggydolls** · 21-01-2008, 12:05 PM

u have obviously done first aid, what about a child abuse awareness course or a basic hygiene course, theres behaviour courses out there too. im busy doing NVQ level 3 in childrens care, learning and development, but im not childminding yet so have alot more free time for the moment, some ppl are also doing the DHC courses, a follow on from the icp, and others r doing some distance learning ones, not sure what they are tho. ask your local college or your area support worker and see whats available

leanne
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**Fee** · 21-01-2008, 12:09 PM

Thanks for replying, I don't have a support worker. rang her loads of times and she never got back to me.
Whats ICP.

**SARAHW26** · 21-01-2008, 12:14 PM

Your local council should be able to help you as well

**Raggydolls** · 21-01-2008, 12:16 PM

introducing childminding practice, its the short course u will have done b4 registering as a childminder

leanne
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**Fee** · 21-01-2008, 12:58 PM

Oh yes, ta. I did my ICP in 2005 so completely forgot what it was called.

**Raggydolls** · 21-01-2008, 01:00 PM

lol no worries :-D

leanne
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**sarah707** · 21-01-2008, 01:49 PM

Depends what level you are starting from... you could either go straight in on a level 3 nvq childcare or start more slowly on a level 2...

There's lots of info in the past posts if you have a nosey around.

You really need to know what your local authority are willing to fund as well... I'd ring the CIS if I were you!

Good luck!