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Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder)
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Summary

Price
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£19 inc VAT (was £21)
Offer ends 28 February 2026
Study method
Online
Duration
7 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
1 year
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Digital Certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) (included in price)
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

[Updated 2025]

Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder)

This Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) is ideal for individuals currently working in childcare or those looking to start a rewarding journey in the field. It’s designed to strengthen your understanding and boost your confidence in caring for children across various stages of development.

In this comprehensive course, you’ll explore everything from the basics of childminding to more advanced topics such as child psychology, early years development, and safeguarding. Learn about the key responsibilities of nursery nurses, factors that influence a child’s growth, and how to observe and assess children in early years settings.

You’ll also gain insight into the emotional and social needs of children, how to build strong relationships, and how to work in partnership with parents and carers. The course covers essential topics such as health and safety, nutrition, and promoting positive behaviour in children.

Upon successful completion, this Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) will enhance your childcare skills and open up new opportunities, whether you're a current professional or just starting out. It’s the perfect way to build your knowledge, increase your confidence, and stand out in the childcare field.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the duties of a nursery nurse in children’s growth and development.
  • Understand the development process of children and what factors influence the process.
  • Learn about the observation and assessment of children’s development in the early years.
  • Get a good grasp of safeguarding and protection of children and young people.
  • Explain the health and safety needs for children and the needs for nutrition and healthy food.
  • Gain an understanding of children psychology and the process of personality and intellectual development of children.
  • Learn about promoting equality, diversity and inclusive practice in the early years of learning along with the relevant laws and legislations.
  • Understand how to work with children having special needs and work in partnership with parents and carers.

Key Features

  • Complies with UK & EU's General Data Protection Regulation 2018
  • Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by the next working day
  • Developed by qualified professionals
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance

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Certificates

Digital Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate.

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

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Description

Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) Course Curriculum

Module – 1: Introduction to Nursery Nurse

In module one, we’ll learn about the duties of a nursery nurse and what qualities make a good nursery nurse.

Module – 2: Caring for Children

In module two, we’ll learn about good caring practices for children including setting up a daily routine for them.

Module – 3: Understanding the Growth and Development of Children

Module three explain the growth and development process of children. It discusses the principles and stages of development and different types of development.

Module – 4: Introduction to Child Psychology

In module four, we’ll have an overview of child psychology. We’ll understand the scope, areas and stages of development in childhood and how to guide psychological development in the right way.

Module –5: Attachment and Relationship Building in Childhood

Module five discusses the impact of attachment on relationship building in childhood. Here, we’ll learn about different theories related to this, such as Bowlby’s Attachment Theory, Evolutionary Theory, etc.

Module –6: Factors that Influence Development

In this module, we’ll explore the different factors that influence development in childhood. We’ll learn about the role of parenting style and the impact of exposure to family problems on children’s development.

Module – 7: Personality and Intellectual Development of Children

In module seven, we’ll deepen our understanding of the personality and intellectual development of children. We’ll understand the Erikson and Sullivan’s Stages of Psychosocial Growth. Also, we’ll learn about the impact of the surrounding environment on children’s development.

Module – 8: Observation and Assessment of Children in the Early Years Setting

In module eight, we’ll learn about how to observe and assess a child’s development in the early years.

Module – 9: Curriculum and Developing Early Learning

In module nine, we’ll broaden our understanding of The Early Childhood Curriculum Frameworks in UK Countries. Also, we’ll learn about planning for children’s learning and creating an ideal learning environment.

Module – 10: Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusive Practice in Early Years of Learning

In this module, we’ll understand the concept of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Discrimination. We’ll gain an in-depth understanding of different legislations related to equality and discrimination. Also, we’ll learn how to promote equality through anti-discriminatory and anti-bias practices.

Module – 11: Safeguarding, Protection and Welfare of Young Children

In this module, we’ll learn about physical abuse and injuries, different types of neglect and how to deal with these issues to safeguard the children.

Module – 12: Health and Safety of Children in the Early Years

In module twelve, we’ll learn about the health and safety needs for children. We’ll learn about the importance of personal hygiene in childhood, different accidents and hazards in home and school, and how to avoid these to protect children.

Module – 13: Nutrition and Healthy Food for Children

Module thirteen explains the needs for nutrition and healthy food in children’s development. Here, we’ll learn about the main food groups for setting a balanced diet for children.

Module – 14: Play and Learning in Children’s Education

In this module, we’ll understand the impact of play and recreation on children’s learning and the overall development process. Also, we’ll discuss creativity development in childhood.

Module – 15: Working with Children Having Special Needs

In this module, we’ll understand what it means by special needs. We’ll understand different disabilities and disorders in children and how to deal with them. Also, we’ll learn about SEN in the early years.

Module – 16: Working in Partnership with Parents and Carers

In this final module, we’ll understand how to work with parents and carers and take part in children’s development and raising. We’ll learn about the scopes and challenges in working with parents.

Assessment

At the end of the Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing you to know straight away whether you have passed. If you haven’t, there’s no limit on the number of times you can take the final exam. All this is included in the one-time fee you paid for the Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) course itself.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital & Printed certificate (only printed certificate delivery fee applicable). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Who is this course for?

This Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) course is ideal for anyone who wants to gain the skills and knowledge to boost his/her career in this field, which includes:

  • Nannies
  • Nursery Nurses
  • Child Minders.
  • Babysitters.
  • Care Home Professionals.

Requirements

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Level 3 Childminding Course (Nanny, Babysitter, Childminder) course.

Career path

Nanny

Babysitter

Childminder

Governess

Safeguarding Officer

Family Support Worker

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zaineb asked:

hi there, can I apply for this course even though I don't have a level 2 in childminding? thanks

Answer:

Hello Zaineb, Thank you for your question. The course has no prerequisites so anyone interested to improve their knowledge can attend the course.

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Harpreet asked:

How much will be fees in total ?

Answer:

Dear Harpreet, Good morning. The course price is £12, including VAT, which includes a free PDF certificate.

This was helpful. Thank you for your feedback.

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