Early years child development training
This free, online training provides an overview of child development and gives practical advice for supporting the development of children in your early years setting.
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About this training course
Each training module on this site covers an important area of child development and has been written by early years experts, working with the Department for Education.
Why should I take this training?
This training:
- is free for childminders and nurseries
- combines theory with practical tips and ideas to use in your setting
- includes opportunities to reflect on your practice
- reinforces your understanding through learning check questions and tests
- links to additional resources
- offers the opportunity to download certificates of completion
- has been developed by expert practitioners
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