ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental health condition in children, affecting focus, self-control, and impulse management — yet many practitioners feel under-prepared to support children who have it. This course explains what ADHD is, what causes it, and gives childcare practitioners a range of evidence-based strategies for the EYFS classroom and beyond.
What you’ll learn
- What ADHD is and the challenges it presents for practitioners
- What causes ADHD and how it affects brain development
- The symptoms of ADHD and how they present in young children
- The positives of ADHD and a strengths-based perspective
- Practical strategies for supporting children with ADHD in your setting
Who it’s for
Early years practitioners, key persons, and room leaders supporting children with or suspected of having ADHD in the EYFS.
What’s included
- NFAQ-accredited completion certificate
- Evidence for compliance & Ofsted audit
- Media-rich learning with voiceovers
- Learn on any device, at your own pace
Accredited by NFAQAll of our courses carry NFAQ accreditation, giving you recognised evidence of completion for compliance and Ofsted audit.
Training a whole team?
Buy multiple licences, or give every member of staff unlimited access with the Training Portal from £5 per learner.
