Introducing Childminding Practice
ICP is a 12-hour course. Ideal for childminders beginning their career, and is undertaken as they undergo the registration process.
The training program includes:
- keeping children safe
- establishing routines for the childminding day
- providing basic play and other activities for children in a home based setting
- helping children settle into the childminding setting
- using positive methods to manage children's behavior
- treating children 'with equal concern'
- initiating relationships with parents
- child protection
- starting childminding business
You may like to read Serene Young's article on her experiences of the course.
