NATIONAL INSTITUTE

CHANDIGARH

SCO 54 – 55 4th Floor Sector 34 A Chandigarh, 160022

8146230239, 7508342255
NANNY COURSE
SYLLABUS

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IDENTIFY AND RESPOND TO CHILDREN
AND YOUNG PEOPLE AT RISK
• What is child abuse?
• Protecting the child
• Report indications of the possible risk of harm
• Apply ethical and nurturing practices in working with children

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ENSURE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF
CHILDREN
• Maintain a clean and hygienic environment
• Recognise and respond to signs of potential illness
• Provide a safe environment
• Supervise the safety of children
• Travel with children safely
• Administer medication within guidelines
• Manage and respond to allergy / anaphylaxis

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PROVIDE CARE FOR CHILDREN

• Provide physical care

• Create opportunities for children to develop their understanding of physical
needs.
• Establish an environment that encourages children to complete tasks themselves
• Respond to the emotional needs of children

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CHILD PSYCHOLOGY

• Introduction to Child Psychology

• Physical Development & Attachment
• The Emergence of Mind: Consciousness, Cognition and Language
• Social Development

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 CONTRIBUTE TO PROVISION OF
NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED FOOD

• Childhood nutrition
• Encouraging healthy eating
• Planning nutritious menus
• Safe food handling

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SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN

• Support the physical development of children

• Support the social development of children
• Support the emotional and psychological development of children of the same
age
• Support the language, creative & cognitive development of children

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INTERACT EFFECTIVELY WITH CHILDREN

• Communicate positively with children on an ongoing basis

• Promote positive behaviour
• Collaborate with children about their interests
• Support children in learning about the decision-making process

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PROVIDE EXPERIENCES TO SUPPORT
CHILDREN’S PLAY AND LEARNING

• Children’s play and leisure

• Developmentally appropriate play activities.
• Facilitate children’s play and leisure

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DEVELOP AN UNDERSTANDING OF CHILDREN’S
INTERESTS AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS

• Gather information about the child through observation.

• Gather information about the child from secondary sources.
• Record observation of interests and needs appropriately
• Use observations and information gathered to understand the child and
contribute to program planning

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FIRST AID AND CPR PROCESSES

BASIC FIRST AID TECHNIQUES

DEALING WITH AN EMERGENCY
RESUSCITATION (BASIC CPR)
RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND BREATHING
HEART, BLOOD CIRCULATION, SHOCK
WOUNDS AND INJURIES
BONES, JOINTS AND MUSCLES

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HOW WILL YOU BENEFIT?

Fast track your career as a professional nanny

Quickly develop skills in months not years!
Study a nanny course that was designed in conjunction with senior professionals in
the childcare industry
Free up valuable time, don’t waste time and money travelling to classes
Study at your own pace whenever and wherever you are
Have access to a tutor who will provide prompt and encouraging support
Easy interest-free payment plans from as low as Rs 10000 per Month

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CAREER PROSPECTS
Employment in this very large occupation rose strongly in the past five years and is
forecast to grow strongly in the long-term.
Nannies care for children as employees or contractors in private households.
Employment can be sought in almost any location nationwide. International work
opportunities for professional nannies exist in such countries as the Canada, UK,
USA and France.

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GOOD PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES TO HAVE IF
WANT TO WORK IN THIS PROFESSION
INCLUDE:
• an interest in children
• patience, maturity and a willingness to accept responsibility
• organisation skills
• ability to work unsupervised
• communication skills.

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NANNIES WILL TYPICALLY CARRY OUT THE
FOLLOWING TASKS:

• care for babies or young children by feeding, washing and dressing them and by
supervising their play and learning activities
• plan creative play and learning activities and organise meal and sleep times
• develop and/or maintain appropriate routines
• safeguard children against potential dangers and hazards (swimming pools,
kitchen utensils, poisons and stairs)
• take children to school, kindergarten and other activities
• plan and prepare nutritious snacks and meals for children
• arrange and supervise outings

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