Course Overview

The course covers everything you need to know about planning and launching a business, including details of start-up grants and financial help.   You’ll learn about issues like registration, Health and Safety regulations and contracts.

Pre-requisites

The great news is that you don't need any previous experience to take this course.

Key Topics

• Preparing and Launching a Business
• Ofsted Regulations
• Contracts
• Accounts and Book-keeping
• Day to Day Running
• Policies and Procedures
• Inspections
• Health and Safety

Qualification

ICS Diploma in Starting Your Own Childminding Business

Support

As a ODLC student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have.  Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the ODLC online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Assessment

This course includes a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and then forward to your tutor. Once your tutor has marked and graded your work, they'll send it back to you with their comments, if any.

What our Students Say

"The course materials were very easy to work through and clearly set out. Whenever I needed to speak to someone at ODLC, I received good information and all the support I needed throughout my course. I would definitely recommend ODLC – in fact I already have and I hope to take another course in the near future." Claire Bottomley, ODLC Graduate, Surrey.

Your Future Prospects

Although you will need to check in your local area for specific qualifications required to work with children, this ICS course will give you the confidence to set up your own successful childminding business.

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