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Post by kelly76x on Sept 13, 2007 13:19:33 GMT
well the list of courses has come out today so i have enrolled for quite a few i hate doing these courses hence why i'm only doing the compulsary ones lol have already done first aid and health and safety so today ive enrolled for equal ops, child protection and a food safety course are there any other compulsary ones anyone know of? i'm hoping i can claim back the costs the courses have come to a total of 50 quid, there were aload of working with parents, behaviour management, tiny tots but dident fancy them plus there on a weekday which means time off work.
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Post by rubybubbles on Sept 13, 2007 13:27:32 GMT
I always put my courses through my books. I've done loads of courses but find it hard to get on them know due to timing of when I have kids I enjoy them as it get you out talking to adults again ;D I think it's just the CP, first aid and ICP that are compulsary, I'm sure if I'm wrong someone will say!! ;D
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Post by donnagwynne on Sept 13, 2007 15:21:20 GMT
The only additional ones that I thought were compulsory are the ICP and Birth to Three Matters, and regarding BTTM you may not have to do the course as long as you are following the framework.
I am sure someone else will know a bit more.
Donna
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Post by sarahnev707 on Sept 13, 2007 19:03:04 GMT
The only compulsory ones are ICP and First Aid - everything else is offered to further your professional development - well it is in Cheshire anyway! Even the EYFS courses are only strongly recommended from what I understand Sarahx
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Post by angeldelight on Sept 13, 2007 19:04:46 GMT
Yes same here Sarah
Angel xx
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Post by kelly76x on Sept 14, 2007 11:46:56 GMT
really? i was told i had to do equal ops, child protection and food safety i suppose doing them is another cert to show parents but they are expensive as they all add up.
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Post by miffy on Sept 14, 2007 20:20:39 GMT
Hi Kelly
Who told you you had to do all those courses?
There are some good courses and Ofsted def like you to do courses but you can plan to do them over a period of time so you don't have a lot of expense at once - this also shows Ofsted your committment and forward planning.
Miffy
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Post by loube on Sept 14, 2007 20:33:21 GMT
hi im thinking of becoming a childminder but dont know where to start i have 4 children of my own ages 7,6,2,and 14 mths do i need to include my own children in the ratio can any one help please
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Post by miffy on Sept 14, 2007 20:36:13 GMT
Hi Loube
Yes your own children will be included in the ratio's
Miffy
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Post by loube on Sept 14, 2007 20:45:21 GMT
hi thanks for that so how many children can you child mind at 1 time and where do i get all the info i need
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Post by kelly76x on Sept 15, 2007 16:50:52 GMT
my development officer told me about doing the courses, maybe i miss heard then oh well am booked on them now so might as well do them
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Post by tasha on Sept 15, 2007 22:30:16 GMT
You need to contact your local authority and attend a pre-registration meeting - you'll get all the answers there - except you won't get your numbers untill OFSTED come for a pre- registration inspection, as it depends on space you have, number of your own children etc. Tasha
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