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Play is fundamental to learning and development
Laser Learning

Continuous professional development (CPD) online short course for early years practitioners, parents, and teaching staff

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Course format
Reading material - PDF/e-book, slides, article/plain text
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

Play is how children learn and develop, especially in their younger years. All children need, and have a right, to play.

This course explores the importance of play for children, and the many benefits that it provides. There is a focus on play and physical development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development (PSED), sensory play, playing in nature, and the play cycle.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Resources

  • e-Book: Understanding cognitive development in children - download

Description

Learning outcomes

  • You will understand that the impulse to play is innate, and stays with us throughout our lives
  • You will understand the play cycle, and be able to relate it to your own observations and experiences of play
  • You will appreciate the role of play in supporting learning and development, with a focus on physical development and PSED

Advantages

  • The benefits of outdoor play, free play, and sensory play are considered in this course. Along with some excellent resources on how play is beneficial to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
  • A theory of play is a set of ideas surrounding how play relates to, and affects, cognitive development through childhood and beyond. There is an excellent resource on theories of play included in this course.
  • Video resources show early years practitioners promoting sensory and cognitive development through play, encouraging children to play, and the role of play in early childhood
  • There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

Early years practitioners, teaching staff, and parents and carers.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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Legal information

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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