Who this training is for
This training is for practitioners working with children in any type of early years setting, including:
- childminders
- nursery practitioners
- reception teachers and teaching assistants
The training is for anyone who is new to early years and looking to build their child development knowledge. However, it is also useful for anyone looking to refresh their knowledge.
Modules
There are 8 modules, written by early years experts, that covers key areas of child development. The average completion time of each module is 2 hours and you can complete these at your own pace.
Module 1: Understanding child development and the EYFS
Factors affecting children’s development and effective implementation of EYFS.
Module 2: Brain development and how children learn
Theories of cognitive development, delays in brain development and the importance of a healthy lifestyle for learning.
Module 3: Supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development
How secure relationships affect learning and behaviour and why self-regulation is important.
Module 4: Supporting language development in the early years
Factors affecting language development and your role in creating a language rich environment.
Module 5: Supporting physical development in the early years
The typical stages of physical development and how physical skills impact on learning, development and behaviour.
Module 6: Mathematics
How to nurture positive attitudes and interests in mathematics and provide early number experiences.
Module 7: Effective curriculum and assessment
Looking at the curriculum as a progression model and different approaches to teaching and learning.
Module 8: Supporting individual differences and needs
The importance of identifying and supporting differences and needs in children’s learning and development.
Why you should take this training
You can:
- start and pause the training at any point so you can complete each module at your own pace
- get practical ideas to use in your setting
- use the learning log to make notes on your reflections
- test your knowledge and reflect on your own practice
- watch videos filmed in real early years settings
- complete the modules in any order
- download a certificate of completion after each module
- access links to additional resources