Has anyone done NVQ3 in Early Years Care and Education Course?
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Need more info. Did the basics of this at college, for the NVQ and the NNEB. Title, details etc. If you require the help still, let me know - jesenianw@yahoo.co.uk and I'll do the best I can.
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Not sure but an acquintance of mine got a job as a teaching assistant at a secondary school.  Her only qualifications were having her Hackney Licence (she was a minicab driver) and she did a course in something to do with canine behaviour (no joke, she originally wanted to join the RSPCA).  She couldn't add up without a calculator and her spelling was pretty hopeless so it can't be that hard.  Have you tried contacting schools in person?  From what i hear in the news and read in local papers a lot of schools are screaming out for teaching assistants.  they probably let you do some sort of NVQ on the job.\nGood luck.
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When you visit the centre (which is a must if you are planning on sending your child there) here are some things to look for:\n\n* Look at the building. Is it clean and safe? Are there heaps of resources/toys for the children to play with?\n* What is the play area outside like? Is there room for the kids to run? Is the equipment safe and well maintained?\n* Are the staff friendly and happy?\n* Do the kids currently at the centre appear happy? Are they playing well or running around causing havoc?\n* Do the teachers plan for each child individually? Do they write down observations of what the child is doing and plan activities based on the children's interests and needs?\n* Have a look at the major policies, including child protection, behaviour management, and food preparation/diets (if food provided by centre).
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My daughter would love to help but I'm afraid she lives in Essex so it's a bit far to commute for lessons. However, on that basis I would have thought you may well get a response from someone a little more local to you. Few people that know B.S.L. advertise their services as a tutor as there is not the demand and most  of the hearing B.S.L users look for employment as interpreters. Keep posting and, with a little luck, the right person may read this.\nHave you tried posting this in Special Education?\nGood luck.
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You can find some info here: http://www.coursework4you.co.uk/sprtcasec211.htm
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There was talk about this some time ago.  Standard ECDL is a Level One certificate.  ECDL with Unit 8 is a Level Two.  The intention was that the four ECDL Advanced certificates would count as a Level 3 but I don't think this actually got past the QCA.  You would have to phone BCS to confirm this.\n\nNevertheless, since you are already teaching, the actual QCA accredited level of the qualification surely makes little difference.  As a Head of ICT, I would be quite impressed with an applicant who had passed the four ECDL Advanced tests.  They are quite rigorous and they focus on skills that are very relevant for someone who wants to teach ICT in a secondary school.  In my view, they would qualify you to teach ICT to A Level.\n\nIf you really want a QCA accredited Level 3 qualification in ICT, the obvious answer is to take an A Level.  That would cost nothing more than a standard exam entry fee but you might also want to pay an experienced teacher for some private tuition to give you guidance with past papers and the coursework component.  Simply find a school that teaches A Level and ask if you can be an external candidate.  \n\nLet me know if you want any additional help with this.
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your best bet will be to look firstly at local colleges but please remember nvqs are long courses that are designed to be done generally while you are working
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as a teacher - and former pre-school teacher - i think the idea of each child child being "nurtured and guided in individually-paced learning and development" is a wonderful idea.\n\nin practical settings, however, it is not that easy to achieve.  you need a very well trained staff, an excellent curriculum director, and a group of kids who are independent and relatively good natured and well behaved.\n\nif you are looking for a school for your child - take more than one tour of the school, observe a few classes (without your child being there) and don't be afraid to let the school "interview" your child as you interview them...\n\ngood luck!  i think any good preschool program (montessori or otherwise) is a great start to learning and future school success!!!!!
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I don't think that there is a free *certificate* program for childcare or any other field.  I guess you know the community colleges offer this, and sometimes online--but it's not free.\n\nSome welfare-type places offer free childcare training - but I don't think it's online.\n\nHere's the only one I could find, but I don't know if it's online\n\nAdult & Continuing Education @ CCNY \nChild Care Provider Certificate Program. Family/Group Child Care Provider Program ... CC310-1FE $Free Participants will be screened to determine eligibility ...\n\nhttp://www.ccny.cuny.edu/ace/childcare.html
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Although I do not live in your area, I am a Preschool teacher so I can give you some tips of what to look for in a good daycare facility. Look through the phone book and pick a few in your area. Your local government might also have some info for you. Call the daycares you choose and ask about availability, fees, opening hours and age groups. Pick the ones that suit your needs best and make an appointment to go and visit. Here are some specific things to look for:\n* Look at the building. Is it clean and safe? Are there heaps of resources/toys for the children to play with?\n* What is the play area outside like? Is there room for the kids to run? Is the equipment safe and well maintained?\n* Are the staff friendly and happy? Are they getting down on the children's level and interacting with them or are they standing back watching and/or talking with each other?\n* Do the kids currently at the centre appear happy? Are they playing well or running around causing havoc?\n* Do the teachers plan for each child individually? Do they write down observations of what the child is doing and plan activities based on the children's interests and needs?\n* Have a look at the major policies, including child protection, behaviour management, and food preparation/diets (if food is provided by the centre).\n* What is your gut feeling telling you? If you are not confident, it will be harder for you to trust them with your child!!\n\nI hope this helps!
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if you are doing a btec you should be able to get this info from your line manager thats why they are paying you to do the course \nuse your iniative. I did and got Distinctions for my diploma. we can give you advicebut not do yuor homework for you
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Not really sure...but the UK Department for Education and Skills is a good place to start (probably) check out their website
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http://forms.nextag.com/serv/main/buyer/education.jsp?nxtg=632c0a1c0501-985D7BC1289D94E1&product=100000141&search=online+child+development+course\n\nI hope that's what you're looking for.\nOtherwise, call one of the local day care centers.  I used to work in a couple different ones, and someone was always working on their CDA.
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http://www.shandwd-pct.nhs.uk/staffInfo/training/NVQ/NVQ.htm\n\nAlthough this link takes you to South England, you will find links within the site through the NHS.\n\nWhile looking remember that the health system in the UK refer to it as NHS Trust.
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I have an NVQ Level 3 in  Admin, but advice and guidance is a new one on me.
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That seems kinda silly if you have a bachelors degree to have to go back to get a associates in child development. Is there any way you could just take a couple child dev. courses to substitute?? Have you spoke with any child care licensing specialists (from the state) about your situation? Or how about a R&R (resource and referral agency) most states have them? Google "your state name" Child Care Resource and Referall Agency
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http://www.aqa.org.uk/index.html