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£12

£12
On-Demand course
3 weeks
All levels
The Childcare and Nutrition Course focuses on the essential link between early childhood development and healthy dietary choices. Thoughtfully structured, this course explores how balanced nutrition supports growth, learning, and daily wellbeing in children from infancy through early years. Key topics include age-appropriate nutrition, meal planning principles, food groups, and common dietary considerations, all presented in a clear and engaging way. The content is designed to build strong awareness of nutritional needs while aligning with recognised childcare standards and expectations.
This Childcare and Nutrition Course also examines the role of caregivers, parents, and early years professionals in shaping positive eating habits. Attention is given to food safety awareness, nutritional guidelines, and supporting children with varied dietary requirements. Delivered fully online, the course allows learners to study with ease while gaining valuable insight into childcare nutrition. Ideal for those seeking knowledge that adds credibility and value to a CV, this course offers a well-rounded understanding of nutrition within childcare settings, presented with clarity, relevance, and a professional tone that keeps learning both informative and engaging.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Gain knowledge about the importance of childcare & Nutrition
Understand the factors that affect child growth and development
Learn how to keep children healthy & safe
Gain knowledge of macro nutrition & micronutrition
Learn day to day child caring
Expert Support
Dedicated tutor support and 24/7 customer support are available to all students with this premium quality course.
Key Benefits
Learning materials of the Design course contain engaging voiceover and visual elements for your comfort.
Get 24/7 access to all content for a full year.
Each of our students gets full tutor support on weekdays (Monday to Friday)
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Introduction to Childcare and Nutrition
Why does child care matter so much?
What is Nutrition?
The Importance of Nutrition
Children Need Touch
Routines for Young Children
Module 2: Understanding Child Development
What is Child Development?
Areas of Development
Factors that Affect Child Growth and Development
Module 3: Keeping Children Healthy & Safe
Ill Health in Children
Accident and Hazards
Guidance for Health and Safety
Safety Equipment and Features
Module 4: Day-to-day Child Caring
Daily Personal Hygiene
Clothing
Bedtime
Sharing the Care with Children
Module 5: Macronutrients
Introduction
Protein
Fats
Carbohydrates
Module 6: Micronutrients
Vitamins
Minerals and Trace Elements
Dietary Supplements
Health Supplements
Special Nutrients
Meet the Endorsement
The Quality Licence Scheme has been designed specifically to recognise high-quality courses. This Childcare and Nutrition course materials are recognised by Quality Licence Scheme (QLS). This ensures the deep research and quality resource allocation behind the development phase of the course. In addition, the QLS certificate enriches your CV and recognises your quality study on the relevant subject.
Course Assessment
To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.
When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.
Certificate of Achievement
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the Childcare and Nutrition course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their achievement. Hardcopy of this certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme can be ordered and received straight to your home by post, by paying
Within the UK: £109
International: £109 + £10 (postal charge) = £119
CPD Accredited Certification from One Education
Certification is available in both PDF & hardcopy format, which can be received by paying -
PDF Certificate: £9
Hardcopy Certificate (within the UK): £15
Hardcopy Certificate (international): £15 + £10 (postal charge) = £25
Children's nurse
Parents
Nutritional therapist
Nutritionist
Nanny
Dietitian
Foster carer
Nursery manager
This Childcare and Nutrition course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements.
This qualification will help you improve your chances of getting a job in the childcare industry. You can also use this course to develop your skills and compete for the various job incentives offered by the organisation.
Nanny - £19,221 per annum
Child Care/Day Care Worker - £13,545 per annum
Nursery Worker - £15,168 per annum
School Social Worker - £26,693 per annum