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Early Years Education & Child Development – Advanced Course
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Summary

Price
£19.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
24 PDFs, 1 Article and 1 Quiz
Duration
1.5 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Final Exam (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

The Early Years Education & Child Development – Advanced Course is designed to provide learners with an in-depth academic understanding of early years education and child development from a pedagogical and professional awareness perspective. The course explores how learning, development, and care are supported within early years settings through curriculum design, inclusive practice, leadership awareness, and reflective professional development.

Learners develop understanding of foundational principles of early years education, curriculum and pedagogy, inclusive approaches for children with additional needs, and professional practice within early years environments. The course also introduces leadership and management concepts and examines professional development and progression pathways within early years education.

This course is knowledge-based and non-regulated. It does not provide early years practitioner status, teaching certification, professional licensing, or authority to work in regulated early years roles. Instead, it supports advanced academic insight, reflective understanding, and professional awareness suitable for individuals interested in early years education support roles or further academic study in education and child development.

Certificates

Assessment details

Final Exam

Included in course price

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 24 PDFs, 1 Article and 1 Quiz

Duration: 1h and 29m

    • 1: Disclaimer 01:00

    • 2: Lesson-1 Introduction to Early Years Education in the UK 03:00
    • 3: Lesson-2 Child Development and Learning Theories 03:00
    • 4: Lesson-3 Inclusive Education in Early Years 03:00
    • 5: Lesson-4 Legislation, Policies, and Frameworks in Early Years 03:00

    • 6: Lesson-1 Planning and Implementing Early Years Curriculum 04:00
    • 7: Lesson-2 Assessment and Monitoring of Young Children's Progress 03:00
    • 8: Lesson-3 Play-Based Learning and Teaching Strategies 03:00
    • 9: Lesson-4 Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners 03:00

    • 10: Lesson-1 Classroom Management and Behavior Strategies 03:00
    • 11: Lesson-2 Observation and Assessment in Early Years Settings 03:00
    • 12: Lesson-3 Reflective Teaching and Action Research 03:00
    • 13: Lesson-4 Collaboration and Partnerships with Families and Communities 03:00

    • 14: Lesson-1 Identifying and Supporting Children with Special Educational 03:00
    • 15: Lesson-2 Creating Inclusive Learning Environments 03:00
    • 16: Lesson-3 Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and SEN Support 03:00
    • 17: Lesson-4 Working with Multidisciplinary Teams 02:00

    • 18: Lesson-1 Leadership Roles in Early Years Settings 03:00
    • 19: Lesson-2 Quality Assurance and Improvement in Early Years Education 03:00
    • 20: Lesson-3 Safeguarding and Child Protection 03:00
    • 21: Lesson-4 Ethical and Professional Conduct 03:00

    • 22: Lesson-1 Preparing for Teaching Placements 03:00
    • 23: Lesson-2 Teaching Practice and Observation 03:00
    • 24: Lesson-3 Reflection and Feedback 03:00
    • 25: Lesson-4 Transitioning into the Early Years Teaching Profession 03:00

    • 26: What is the primary goal of early years education? 16:00

Description

This Early Years Education & Child Development – Advanced Course consists of six structured lectures followed by an assessment, each focusing on a core area of early years education knowledge and professional understanding.

The course begins with foundations of early years education, exploring key theories of child development, early learning principles, and the role of early years education in supporting holistic development. Curriculum and pedagogy examine approaches to curriculum planning, learning through play, and pedagogical strategies used within early years contexts.

Professional practice and reflective teaching focus on reflective models, professional conduct, and continuous improvement within early years education environments. Special educational needs and inclusion explore inclusive practice, equality principles, and strategies for supporting diverse developmental needs at an awareness level.

Leadership and management in early years introduce leadership concepts, team coordination, and organisational awareness relevant to early years settings, without providing management authority or role qualification. Professional development and transition to teaching examine career development awareness, reflective progression, and academic pathways related to early years education, without conferring eligibility for teaching roles.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the Early Years Education & Child Development – Advanced Course, learners receive a free digital certificate of course completion issued by Reed.
A provider-issued course completion certificate is also available following verification of completion. Optional premium certificates and academic transcripts may be ordered separately for an additional cost.

All certificates issued confirm participation and course completion only and do not represent a regulated qualification, professional licence, teaching status, or authority to practise.

Who is this course for?

This Early Years Education course is suitable for learners with an interest in early childhood education, child development, or education-related professional development who wish to build advanced academic understanding. It is ideal for early years support staff, teaching assistants, childcare administrators, or individuals preparing for further academic study in early years education or child development.

Requirements

No formal teaching or childcare qualifications are required to enrol on this Early Years Education course. Learners should have a basic to good standard of English, access to the internet, and a computer, tablet, or smartphone. Completion of the assessment is required to successfully finish the course.

Career path

Completion of this course may support progression into early years education support, childcare administration, or learning coordination roles. It may also support preparation for further academic study in early years education or child development. This course does not qualify learners for regulated early years or teaching roles.

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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.

FAQs

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.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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