ADHD training for childcare practitioners fills a gap many early years teams feel keenly: ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children, yet practitioners often feel under-prepared to support the children who have it. This course explains what attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is, what causes it, and how to support affected children well.
For your setting, the benefit is practical and immediate. Children with ADHD may be hyperactive, struggle to control their impulses, or have trouble paying attention — behaviours that can be challenging in a busy room. Practitioners who understand what’s behind those behaviours can respond with strategies rather than frustration, including within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) classroom.
What you’ll learn
- What Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is and the challenges it presents to practitioners
- What can cause ADHD — including differences in brain anatomy and wiring, and why it often runs in families
- The symptoms of ADHD and how they affect focus, self-control and other skills important in daily life
- The positives of ADHD, and why a strengths-based view matters
- A range of strategies practitioners can use when working with children who have ADHD
- How to support children with ADHD in the EYFS classroom
Who this course is for
Childcare practitioners, key persons and room leaders working with children who have — or may have — ADHD. Because ADHD affects children and teens and can continue into adulthood, the understanding your team gains here is relevant to every stage of a child’s journey through your setting and beyond.
Why this training matters
As the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children, ADHD is something every early years team will encounter. Understanding that it’s caused by differences in brain anatomy and wiring — not by poor parenting or naughtiness — changes how practitioners see and support these children, and the course pairs that understanding with strategies designed for the EYFS classroom.
How the course works
The course is delivered online and takes around one hour, completed at your own pace on any device. Media-rich content with voiceovers keeps it engaging, and it slots easily into a staff development plan or an individual practitioner’s CPD.
Your certificate
Successful candidates receive the Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) completion certificate, providing evidence for compliance and audit and supporting continued professional development. National Nursery Training is an NFAQ-accredited training provider, so your certificate carries recognised accreditation.
