Overview
Childcare And Nutrition sits at the centre of early years wellbeing, blending child development with balanced dietary planning. This Diploma in Childcare And Nutrition with Free Certificate introduces safeguarding duties, daily care routines, health promotion, and age-appropriate food needs. Through structured modules, learners explore growth stages, safety responsibilities, special needs awareness, and early years provision, while also covering macronutrients, micronutrients, and physical activity, preparing confident support for children’s lifelong wellbeing.
Course Description
A child’s future begins with informed care and nourishing choices; therefore, this course presents Childcare And Nutrition as a vital foundation for early years success. Creative guidance weaves together development theory, protective responsibilities, and healthy routines, encouraging thoughtful decision-making within caring settings.
Moreover, nutritional education is explored from first principles to specialist requirements. Macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary planning, and common nutritional difficulties are explained alongside activity guidance, enabling balanced support for growing bodies and minds within home or professional environments.
Finally, safeguarding, inclusion, and early years frameworks shape a responsible outlook. Topics covering special needs, abuse prevention, and provision standards ensure learners contribute positively to safe, supportive spaces, while the Childcare And Nutrition Course structure promotes confidence, accountability, and informed practice across varied childcare roles.
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Key Benefits
- Clear awareness of children’s wellbeing priorities
- Strong focus on safety and protection standards
- Balanced dietary guidance for different ages
- Inclusive approaches for diverse needs
- Recognised certification supporting credibility
Certificate of Achievement
Free QLS Certificate Included
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Upon completing the final assessment, you can apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and delivered to your home by post.
An extra £10 postage charge will be required for students leaving overseas.
Skill Up Recognised Certificate
Upon successfully completing this course, you can request a Skill Up Recognised Certificate. This certificate holds significant value, and its validation will endure throughout your lifetime.
1. PDF Certificate + PDF Transcript: FREE With This Course
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Learning Outcome
- Identify developmental stages and care needs
- Apply health, hygiene, and safety measures
- Plan age-appropriate nutritional choices
- Support children with additional requirements
- Follow early years provision expectations
Who Is This Course For?
- Aspiring childcare workers
- Parents seeking structured guidance
- Nursery assistants
- Teaching support staff
- Community care volunteers
Career Path
- Nursery Assistant: £18,000–£22,000
- Childcare Practitioner: £20,000–£25,000
- Early Years Educator: £22,000–£28,000
- SEN Support Worker: £23,000–£30,000
- Nursery Supervisor: £26,000–£35,000
Frequently Asked Questions
It covers child development, safeguarding, daily care routines, and balanced dietary planning aligned with early years frameworks.
Yes, content starts from core principles, making it accessible without prior background.
Yes, it explains macronutrients, micronutrients, dietary needs, and common nutritional issues.
Yes, a free certificate is awarded upon successful completion.
It aligns with UK early years expectations, supporting roles within nurseries, schools, and care settings.
Curriculum
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Module 1: Introduction to Childcare and Nutrition
00:25:00
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Module 2: Understanding Child Development
00:26:00
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Module 3: Keeping Children Healthy & Safe
00:33:00
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Module 4: Day-to-day Child Caring
00:20:00
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Module 5: Macronutrients
00:20:00
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Module 6: Micronutrients
00:20:00
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Module 7: Child Nutrition Requirements
01:03:00
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Module 8: Child Nutritional Problems & Physical Activity
00:25:00
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Module 9: Children with Special Needs
00:41:00
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Module 10: Child Abuse & Protection
00:25:00
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Module 11: Early Years Provision
00:21:00
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Assignment – Childcare and Nutrition
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Duration:Self-paced Learning
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Access:1 Year
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