ADMISSIONS | Instforcaregivers

OUR COURSES

The courses run at the Institute for Caregivers are designed to cater for individuals who have an interest and are willing to lay the necessary foundation in childcare programmes. Our courses cover the essential knowledge required to work with young children and run a successful centre. They describe the skills needed to apply the knowledge acquired. The courses lay a sound foundation for professional career development. They are tailored to suit participants and offer an opportunity for further study. The courses have a knowledge base which in internationally acknowledged, are delivered by experienced, qualiﬁed and dedicated teachers and are suitable for every level starting from 16 years and above.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OFFERED

12 Week Foundation Course in Childhood/Infancy (Weekend)
1 Year Certiﬁcate Course in Early Childhood Education & Care (Weekend) + 2 Months Montessori Method
2 Year Diploma Course in Early Childhood Education & Care (Sandwich) at University of Cape Coast
Management Programme - Proprietors Refresher Course
In Service Training for Early Childhood Practitioners
Short Courses for Nannies in Infancy and Childcare
Creating and Production of Teaching and Learning Materials

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

By the end of the programmes, students will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how young children grow and develop.
apply skills of reﬂective practice when working with young children.
develop and build strong skills in interpersonal relationships
build up developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood settings
assist young children’s growth, development, thinking and learning.
Create an environment of care and love
promote wellness of young children – physical, emotional, social, psychological, health, nutrition and safety
create opportunities for exploration, discovery, and creativity among young children.
explain the importance of transitions and routines

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING COURSES AT THE INSTITUTE FOR CAREGIVERS

Some of the beneﬁts of attending courses at the Institute are that it:-

boosts the conﬁdence of caregivers
enables caregivers to be aware of their rights and responsibilities
improves the education level of the caregivers
improves teaching in the Early Childhood Centres
improves and enhances care-giving abilities to enable caregivers handle children with care
affords graduate of the Institute the opportunity to have direct admission to pursue Diploma/Degree in Early Childhood Education at the Dept of Basic Education, University of Cape Coast.

DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAMMES

12 Week Foundation Course in Childhood & Infancy (Weekend)

This is a fundamental program that introduces each participant to the care and education given to children at their early childhood stage. At the end of the program students will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of how young children grow and develop and be able to assist with young children’s growth, development, thinking and learning.

It runs for 12 weeks and at the end of the programme the trainees are awarded a Certiﬁcate in CHILDHOOD AND INFANCY.

1 Year Certiﬁcate Course in Early Childhood Education and Care (Weekend)

The program is for a total duration of ten months made up of two semesters from January to May and from June to October. There are 20 weeks per Semester. It is designed to cater for such individuals who have the basic academic foundation and desire to acquire the necessary knowledge in Early Childhood Education and Care. This course enables trainees to understand how young children grow and develop in relation to the appropriate academic practices and its dynamics. It also includes two months intensive training on the Montessori Method of teaching. At the end of the programme trainees are awarded a Certiﬁcate in One Year Course in EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE.

Diploma Course In Early Childhood Education and Care (Sandwich – Cape Coast University)

This program builds on the foundation laid in the Certiﬁcate program. It offers students the further possibility of understanding the philosophy and development of children, enables them to develop themselves professionally and personally, understand how children are to be taught and teach them how to manage effectively Childcare Centers. This Programme is undertaken at Cape Coast University awarded a DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND CARE - SANDWICH

In Service Training For Early Childhood Education and Care Practitioners

Our tailored In-service training aims at providing support to all teachers or Caregivers in different ways which take into consideration their needs, priorities set by the School or Organization and the current scientiﬁc knowledge and practice in the area.

Management Programme – Proprietors Refresher Course

Most providers often begin their schools with no training other than that of being a head teacher or parent. Since caring for a group of children often can present more challenges than their experience has prepared them to meet, it is useful for them to participate in this program. This provider training program is related to the quality of child care, assessing the needs of the program in their location and running their centre as a business,

Consultancy – Recruitment of Personnel for Preschools

The Institute offers Consultancy Services to persons interested in starting a school and assist in the recruitment of personnel for Preschools.

Developing of Supportive Teaching and Learning Educational Materials

The Institute runs workshops to teach the creating and production of Teaching and Learning Materials for use in Early Childhood Education Centers. These workshops are held during the vacation period.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

School Leavers – Holders of JHS/SHS/GES ‘O’ and ‘A’ level Technical and Vocational Certiﬁcates including students awaiting results.
Pre-School Teachers – Teachers and attendants who work in Pre-Schools and in Early Childhood Programs (Day Care Centers, Creche, Nursery Schools and Kindergartens) You may be teaching and caring for preschoolers with no training this is an opportunity for you to upgrade yourself
Proprietors – Supervisors and Heads of Preschools or Childcare providers and Early Childhood Development Centers.
Parents & Nannies who wish to have a better understanding of how to care for children.
Staff of NGO’s working in Child Care institutions
Carers and anyone who handles children in homes, orphanages or works with children is encouraged to acquire professional knowledge at the Institute For Caregivers to enable them care and educate these special children properly.
All individuals interested in Childcare including parents, nannies and Sunday school teachers. If you love children and teaching and caring for preschoolers is your passion and career choice, get yourself trained at the Institute For Caregivers.

Please Note : There is no age restriction

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

12 Week Foundation Course

Holders of JHS/SHS/GES ‘O’ and ‘A’ level, Technical and Vocational Certiﬁcates or higher with adequate passes.

1 Year Certiﬁcate Course in Early Childhood ( 2 semesters)

A minimum of a Senior High School Certiﬁcate, GES ‘O’ and ‘A’ level, Technical and Vocational certiﬁcates with adequate passes with a fundamental knowledge in Early

Childhood Education and Care.

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Holders of SHS, GES ‘O’ and ‘A’ level, Technical and Vocational Certiﬁcates or higher with adequate passes with an Advanced Certiﬁcate in Early Child Education and Care.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

12 Week Foundation In Childhood/Infancy (WEEKEND).

JANUARY TO APRIL
APRIL TO JULY
JULY TO OCTOBER

Graduation in November.

One Year Certiﬁcate in Early Childhood Education and Care (WEEKEND).

JANUARY – MAY
JUNE – NOVEMBER.

Graduation in November.

Two-Year Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (Sandwich).

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST – DEPARTMENT OF BASIC EDUCATION

AUGUST/SEPTEMBER - YEAR 1 - 8 WEEKS
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER - YEAR 2 - 8 WEEKS

Graduation – University of Cape Coast Calendar

Management Programme - Proprietors Refresher Course

MARCH/AUGUST/OCTOBER

Developing Supportive Teaching and Learning Educational Materials

VACATION