Training in Wales
Initial childminding training
NCMA Cymru provides introductory training
in home-based childcare for childminders in Wales
through the unit "Understand how to set up a home based
childcare service". This is also known as CYPOP5 and is NCMA's
recommended preparatory course for prospective and new
childminders.
All childminders in Wales have to take an approved course before
they are registered by the Care and Social Services Inspectorate
Wales (CSSIW). CYPOP5 has been recognised by the Welsh
Government as the appropriate unit from the Qualification and
Credit Framework (QCF) for pre-registration childminders in
Wales.
As well as being the ideal introductory course, the unit will
help childminders start their training pathway. The unit is worth
four credits and is one of the optional units of the Diploma for
the Children and Young People’s Workforce.
The home-based unit is ideal for those just starting as
childminders as it covers all of the basics of starting a
childminding business.
Accessing the training
The course can be delivered in a face-to-face setting over a
number of sessions - ideal for groups of new and prospective
childminders in a local authority. The course is delivered
over 14 hours in total.
NCMA Cymru can deliver the course on behalf of local
authorities. If you're a new childminder, you should contact
your local NCMA Cymru worker or your local authority
early years team to see if funding is available for the
training. This is the recommended route to accessing the
course in Wales and is assessed through a multiple choice
questionnaire at the end of the course.
Individual learners can access CYPOP5 via e-learning, where they
can undertake the course at their own pace and at times that suit
them. The e-learning course costs around £190. This price includes
VAT and all registration and assessment charges.
The assessment for the e-learning is through the submission of a
portfolio of assignments rather than a multiple choice
questionnaire and we suggest you discuss with NCMA Cymru staff to
discuss options available to you before making your choice.
What does the course cover?
- Setting up a home-based childcare
service
- Establishing a safe and healthy
environment
- Working with parents
- Developing routines
- Play and activities to support equality and
inclusion
- Safeguarding children
- Supporting positive behaviour.
The CYPOP5 home-based unit forms part of the full level 3
Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce. Find out
more about the
Diploma here.
Page last updated:
1/9/2012