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Babysitting Essentials
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Online short course for babysitters of children of all ages

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

This short course introduces the essentials of babysitting.

It explains the responsibilities of both parent and babysitter, and explores the importance of continuity of care routines, child safety when sleeping, and the setting of boundaries for both the children and the babysitter. You will also be given an introduction to child development and managing children's big emotions.

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Curriculum

5
sections
13
lectures
1h
total

Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a babysitter
  • You will learn about care routines, such as hair care and cleaning teeth, for young children
  • You will understand child development, how to promote positive and age-appropriate behaviour, and the importance of bedtime stories

Advantages of this course

  • For the babysitter, the need for an exchange of information and expectations are explained, and the course provides a starting point for finding out more about child development and care activities. Questions a babysitter should ask before taking the job are also explored.
  • Babysitting is a big responsibility and whilst there are no legal requirements (age of babysitter, age of child, number of children, etc.), it is important that the babysitter is mature enough to handle an emergency situation and has an understanding of childcare and what is expected from them. Taking this course shows prospective parents that you taking the responsibility seriously, and have taken basic training in aspects of the role.

Who is this course for?

Potential babysitters of any age

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Content
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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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