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Child Development (0-5 Years)
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Online CPD short course with certificate included for Early Years practitioners and parents / carers

Summary

Price
£30 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
1 hour · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

This short course explores child development and is essential information for those of us who work with and care for young children.

Explore the broad ages and stages of early childhood development, including the science of brain development, the importance of attachment, and the different stages of play development. Learn about key theories of child development and national guidance (Development Matters), and how this informs practice and policy in the early years.

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

Curriculum

5
sections
11
lectures
1h 2m
total

Course media

Description

Learning outcomes:

  • You will learn that children’s development begins from the moment of conception
  • You will learn that a child’s development is influenced by the adults who care for them
  • You will understand 'expected' patterns of development and when to be concerned
  • You will understand cognitive development, and the importance of the early years to lifelong development and outcomes
  • You will know the main child development theorists and theories

Advantages of this course:

  • This course contains essential information for anyone who works with children, and is also appropriate for parents and carers who want to gain an understanding of how children develop and signs a child may not be developing as expected
  • Each area of childhood development is important, and we must understand these areas in order to offer children appropriate learning experiences and levels of support. Children develop at different rates depending on their life experiences, but they will all develop in the same sequence.

Who is this course for?

Childcare practitioners, parents and carers, and anyone who is interested in understanding child development.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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