I am considering doing this at Warwick mostly because it's free and I want a qualification for when I start childminding probably next year. Has anyone done a full time course? It sounds good but I don't know anyone else who has done it.

Hi - didn't want to ignore your post but probably cant help as I did the pt course.

People on the ft course were students who needed to attend placements. if you are becoming a childminder next year once you are a childminder you coulduse your own practice to gain the evidence you need.
If the course is paid for that's a great option but what about living expenses and so on - will you not need some kind of income? or do you get a grant?

good luck and best wishes - hopefully someone may have done ft route may be along to advice but as pracititioners most of us have probably done that route.