Other Online Courses for Childcare Practitioners & Childminders
Autistic Spectrum
FREE online training courses to study the Autism Spectrum.
Find out more on the FREE CYP multimedia and e-learning resources site.
Working with children with additional requirements
This Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course, delivered by HiMATS, leads to the Scottish Vocational Qualification unit SCDCCLD0321: Promote the care, learning and development of children with additional requirements in partnership with their families.
Working with Children 0-3 years
This HiMATS online self study course draws on current best practice guidelines and is intended to help you develop your knowledge and skills in promoting the development of children aged 0-3 years through the provision of quality play opportunities and stimulating and nurturing environments.
- On completion of all course work except the final assignment you will be awarded the CPD certificate.
- On successful completion of all course work and final assignment you will be awarded the SQA HNC Unit: Working with Children 0-3 years. (8 SCQF credits at level 7) and the CPD certificate.
Download the Working with Children 0-3 Flyer & Booking Form
Introduction to dyslexia and inclusive practice – Free online modules
Introduction to dyslexia and inclusive practice is the first of three free online modules developed in response to recommendations 1 and 2 of the 2014 Education Scotland review Making Sense: Education for Children and Young People with Dyslexia in Scotland. Developed to complement the 2015 Education Scotland Route Map for Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice, the modules aim to provide quality professional development, improve outcomes for dyslexia learners, improve early identification and support effective and equitable post school transition.
Click here to access the online course.
Process of Play
This online self-study course leads to the SQA NC unit: Process of Play. Completion provides a strong foundation for commencing the SVQ level 2 and 3 Playwork or Social Services (Children and Young People), which are the required qualifications for Support Worker and Practitioner registration with SSSC. The course is also an ideal CPD activity for practitioners who want to find out more about children’s play in out-of-school & wrap-around-care provision.
Gener Stereotypes Webinar
Zero Tolerance have produced an interactive video that provides information on the various gender stereotypes that children are exposed to from an early age.
Child Development and Health
This online self-study course leads to the SQA HN unit: Child Development and Health. Throughout the course there are info sheets, web-links, videos, webinars, interactive quizzes and tutor feedback, as well as a discussion forum covering all topics included in the course.
FREE HMRC webinars for childminders
A basic guide to key tax and National Insurance issues affecting self-employed childminders. Find out the next live webinar date here. (Just scroll down the page until you find ‘Self-employed childminders’).