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Childminders and Related Occupations

Childminders and related occupations provide day-to-day care of children within a domestic setting, and supervise and participate in their play, educational and other activities.

Entry Reqirements

Level 2 NVQ; GCSE at grades A*-C

Typical Tasks

  • Complies with regulations set by OFSTED and their inspection requirements.
  • Maintains appropriate records of children.
  • Takes older children to and from school.
  • Takes children to participate in play groups or on appropriate outings.
  • Provides, supervises and participates in children.
  • Mends, washes and irons children.
  • Plans, prepares and serves children.
  • Changes babies.
  • Assists children to wash and dress.

Desired Skills

Active Listening, Speaking, Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking, Learning Strategies, Writing, Active Learning, Monitoring, Mathematics, Science

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