GENERAL CHILDCARE QUALIFICATIONS
Those that Pearl Childcare considers as being the most relevant and well-respected nanny qualifications in the UK are listed below:
- CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Childcare and Education (previously known as NNEB)
- Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Certificate in Children’s Care, Learning and Development
- NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
- SVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education (Scotland)
- LCCIEB NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education
- NAMCW (National Association of Maternal and Child Welfare)
- Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Early Years Care and Education
- CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Foundation Stage Practice
- NVQ Level 3 Certificate in Work with Children APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning)
- City & Guilds NVQ Level 3 in Early Years Care and Education
- Diploma from the Norland Nanny College
- The Chiltern College Certificate
- The Princess Christian College
- Montessori Teaching and Childcare Diploma
Pearl Childcare will also consider applicants with an international qualification, however further training may be required for placements in the UK and we will be able to advise on this accordingly.
Each applicant should also be in possession of a valid First Aid Certificate as this will often be required by your employer.
Awarding bodies
For more information on the above courses, please contact the following awarding bodies:
- CACHE (Council for Awards in Children’s Care and Education) www.cache.org.uk
- Edexcel www.edexcel.org.uk
- City & Guilds www.cityandguilds.com
- Norland College www.norland.co.uk (specialist private college)
- The Chiltern College www.chilterncollege.com (specialist private college)
For more information on childcare qualifications, please visit:
- Qualifications and Curriculum Authority www.qca.org.uk
- Scottish Child Care and Education Board http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2002/04/14534/2764
- The International Montessori Index www.montessori.edu
- The Montessori St. Nicholas Charity www.montessori.org.uk
MATERNITY CARERS QUALIFICATIONS
Many Maternity Nurses are qualified mid-wives or nannies with extensive experience in caring for newborn babies. Assessing which Maternity Nurses qualifications are the most appropriate can be difficult since there were no specific Maternity Nurse qualifications until recently.
Pearl Childcare considers the following to be amongst the most recognised qualifications for maternity carers:
- CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Nursery Nursing - former NNEB certificate (National Nursery Examination Board)
- NVQ (England, Wales and Northern Ireland)
- Edexcel - BTEC Nursery Nursing
- NAMCW - National Association of Maternal and Child Welfare
- City & Guilds - Care Services
- Midwifery & Nursing Diplomas, certificates and degrees.
- Registered General Nurse (RGN)
- Registered Sick Children’s Nurse (RSCN)
- Registered Midwife (RM)
- Registered Health Visitor (RHV)
- Maternity Practitioner Award (MNT)
Many Maternity carers now choose to follow a Maternity Nanny Training (MNT) course. For more information on accredited training from MNT Training, please visit www.mnttraining.co.uk
