Childcare Approval Scheme
Childcare Approval Scheme (CAS)
The Childcare Approval Scheme (CAS) is becoming increasingly popular with Families and Childcare Professionals. Families who are benefiting from the Childcare Voucher Scheme can only use the vouchers on registered CAS Childcare Professionals.
The scheme is voluntary and applies only to childcare provided in England.
The Childcare professional must meet the following criteria at point of application or renewal to qualify:
Must be aged 18 years or over.
Have either a recognised childcare qualification or have attended a valid induction course.
Hold a first aid certificate which is less than three years old which is suitable for the care of babies and young children. It must cover dealing with emergencies, resuscitation, shock, choking and anaphylactic shock.
Must have obtained an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure (CRB check) including a POCA (Protection of Children Act) list check. The Childcare Approval Body will then assess whether the CRB check or entries on the POCA list contain information, which would make the applicant unsuitable to work with children.
Approval is valid for twelve months.
Cost: £99.00
For details on acceptable qualifications please visit:
http://www.childcareapprovalscheme.co.uk/qualifications.asp
or phone 0845 767 8111
If your qualification is not recognised or you are not qualified then you will have to attend an induction course. Acceptable courses must contain the following criteria:
Principles of good practice in Child Protection.
Good health and safety practice.
Food hygiene.
Providing suitable activities for children of different ages.
An awareness of equal opportunity issues.
There is a list of recognised courses at: www.childcareapprovalscheme.co.uk
For details on acceptable First Aid Certificates please visit:
http://www.childcareapprovalscheme.co.uk/firstaid.asp
or phone 0845 767 8111
