Infection Prevention and Control in a Childminding Setting

Fully Funding Available As a SCMA member, this course
is fully funded.
Learn about health and safety issues and providing a safe environment.

Learn about germs and the spread of infection and what precautions you should put in place to prevent the spread of germs and infection. How to deal with children when they become ill and effective food hygiene.

The aim of this course is to raise your awareness of health and safety issues when caring for children. When you have completed it, you will be able to identify hazards that may pose a threat to children’s wellbeing and deal with them appropriately, as well as understand what makes for a safe environment. 

The learning outcomes of this course are being able to:

  • identify health and safety issues.
  • define a safe environment.
  • meet the Health and Social Care.

Why should I attend?

By attending this course, you will explore:

  • The vulnerability of the childminder as a lone worker.
  • Roles and responsibilities of the childminder and of key professionals.
  • The development of a child protection statement.
  • Reporting procedures.
Who is it for?
  • New childminders or those who have never previously attended Child Protection training.
e-Learning

This e-Learning course is now available for SCMA members to book and access, via the Membership Dashboard.

If you require any assistance, please contact the Learn with SCMA team on 01786 445377 or email learn@childminding.org.

Interactive Learning

Our Interactive Learning opportunities provide a networking approach to learning to improve your knowledge and skills.

The courses are organised at a venue near you.

Interested in Infection Prevention and Control in a Childminding Setting?
Please call us on 01786 445377 or complete the enquiry form below and one of our team will be in touch.
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