Caring for Children

The Caring for Children course is designed for anyone in contact with children who wants to gain valuable insights and practical advice about the care of children. It is presented in two parts; the first focuses on early childhood development; the second is concerned with understanding different ways of managing the behaviour of children. This comprehensive course covers early childhood theories and provides you with practical everyday examples that demonstrate how children develop and learn behaviour patterns.

This is a NZQA approved course. Upon completion of this course you will be awarded a Stotts Cengage Education Certificate in Caring for Children.

Key areas of learning:
• Early Childhood Development (focusing on first 5 years of life)
• Behaviour Management (strategies for typical misbehaviour)

Order of Studies

SUBJECTS

1. Introduction, Physical, Intellectual, Social and Emotional Development – Ages 1-3
2. Special Needs Children
3. Ages 3-5
4. Play
5. Toilet Training
6. Language Development
7. Safety
8. Moral Development
9. Children and Television
10. Children and Books
11. Social Equity
12. The Desire to Belong
13. The Purpose of Children’s Misbehaviour
14. Identifying the Goal of Misbehaviour
15. The Discouraged Child
16. Consequences
17. Family Council or Family Meetings
18. Parenting
19. Token Economies
20. Transactional Analysis
21. Caring for the Carer

Requirements

Course Number:	560
Prerequisites:	Open entry. Exercises requiring access to children are optional. We recommend that you have English reading and writing to 5th Form Certificate or Year 10 equivalent level.
Assessments:	21 lessons / 21 assignments
Duration:	This course must be completed within 24 months. 24 Months = 5 hours a week study 12 Months = 9 hours a week study
Level:	Level 3
	Stotts Cengage Education is registered as a private training establishment by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989 and its subsequent amendments. This course has NZQA local approval, which indicates it has been quality assessed by NZQA and industry. This course has no National Qualifications Framework accreditation and no credits will be reported to NZQA upon completion.

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Caring for Children

Student Stories

Caring for Children

"I found this course very useful, realistic, down to earth and what was learnt in theory could actually be used in practice - very helpful indeed!" J.P. Dunedin
"I enjoyed doing the course and have recommended it to friends – Thank you very much" N.F. Nelson
"I really loved studying with Stott’s. It has helped me start studying at tertiary level" M.R. Leeston
"I found this course very fulfilling as a parent – the reason I did it was to become a better parent – which I feel it has helped. I felt the Tutor was excellent, she had great positive feedback and her comments were encouraging. Great course!" K.S. Northland
"The Caring for Children course was fantastic! I still refer back to my course books and can use what I’ve learnt to help others." M.R. Auckland
"Thoroughly enjoyed the course – I have now gone on to do a Diploma at Teachers College." K.B. Lincoln
"I really enjoyed my course. I have found I have more confidence and I am enjoying my children more now I have this knowledge behind me. Thanks!" T.P. Invercargill
"As an ex-nurse and expectant grandmother, I found the course interesting and with a good insight into the ideals modern childcare. I may even seek part time work in this area in the future." R.S. Auckland
"I really enjoyed studying through Stotts. The work/workload was very manageable and the tutors were very encouraging when they left comments with my marks." K.M. Dunedin
"Have [set up] a home-based child care and become registered. It was so good and I really enjoyed it. I loved being able to study when it suited me. Everyone was very helpful and nice at Stotts." D.M. Otorohanga