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Child development courses for early years practitioners

Online CPD on how young children learn and grow, from attachment and communication to early maths, literacy, behaviour and the EYFS itself.

Choosing the right child development course

Pick courses by the children each practitioner works with and the part of the curriculum they lead.

Why this training matters

The EYFS is delivered moment by moment by whoever is with the children, so every practitioner needs to understand how children develop. Every child must be assigned a key person and parents must be told who it is. Communication and language is a prime area and literacy a specific area, and that ordering is deliberate: talk comes before text. Early mathematical understanding is one of the strongest predictors of later school achievement, yet it is often where practitioners feel least confident.

Training your whole team

Every course in this category is included in the Training Portal for £5 per learner per month, so each room can follow the courses that match its children. You can also buy individual places, with group rates from 3 learners.

Frequently asked questions

Which course should a new starter take first?

The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Explained. It suits new starters who have never read the framework, and experienced staff who have been working from memory of an older version.

Is there a course for baby room staff?

Yes. Working with Babies: Best Practice in the Baby Room covers brain development in the first two years, responsive care, serve-and-return, heuristic play and what the EYFS requires for under-twos.

Are the courses online?

Yes. Every course in this category is online and self-paced, so learners can work through it on any device at a time that suits the rota.

Do learners get a certificate?

Yes. Learners receive a certificate when they pass the end-of-course assessment, and they can resit the assessment as many times as they need.