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Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years - Level 2
Mandatory Training Group

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Price
£39.99 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
365 days
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
2 CPD hours / points
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Welcome to The Mandatory Training Group's online Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years training course. All our online training courses, programmes and qualifications are accredited by the CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

This online Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years training course is for anyone in the early years sector who is thinking about opening their own setting.

Certificate duration: N/A

Entry requirements: No entry restrictions

Recommended prerequisites: N/A

Assessment type: End of course assessment

Assessment pass mark – 80% needed to pass and gain a CPD certificate

Cost(s) of assessment and certification – All costs included in the course price

Awarding/Accrediting body – CPD Certification Service (CPDUK).

Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

CPD

2 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Course content

This online Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years training course includes the following:

  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 - Development and care needs
  • Chapter 2 - Enabling environments and activities
  • Chapter 3 - Early learning goals
  • Chapter 4 - Case studies
  • Module summary.

Course aims

The aims of this online Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years training course are to:

  • Understand the developmental and routine care needs of children aged 3 to 5 years.
  • Appreciate the need to plan for play experiences in an enabling environment.
  • Master the early learning goals that children should reach by their fifth birthday.

Learning objectives

On completion of this Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years eLearning course, the learner will be able to:

  • Outline the development needs of children who are 3-5 years old.
  • Identify the care needs of 3-5 year-old children.
  • State how to promote the development needs of children in the 3 to 5 age group.
  • Name examples of enabling environments for children in the nursery.
  • Identify activities that can promote learning and development among children 3 to 5.
  • Explain the role of sand and water in children’s play for development.
  • Justify the need for music and movement in nursery schools.
  • Identify helpful activities for outside play for 3 to 5-year-olds.
  • Realise the three learning areas that can be used to nurture nursery children’s curiosity and enthusiasm.
  • Outline how the three prime areas of development are strengthened in the four specific areas.
  • Examine the role and significance of expressive arts in the development of children.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years e-learning course, the learner will be able to understand the early learning goals and the development care and needs of children aged 3 to 5 years.

Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Who is this course for?

This online Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years training course is for practitioners working with children aged 3 to 5 years, parents, and anyone interested in the development and care needs of young children.

Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Requirements

Learn anywhere, anytime on any device

You will need access to a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone device to complete these online courses. You can start, pause/stop and return to where you left off.

Our courses utilise responsive design features, making them available on any device of your choice.

Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years - Online Training Course - CPDUK Accredited.

Career path

Our online courses and programmes range from introductory modules at Level 1 (awareness/beginner) to advanced and expert modules up to Level 6.

Our e-learning modules count towards CPD hours for professionals in various sectors as well as meeting mandatory and statutory requirements (where relevant).

Understanding Care Needs and Development of Children Aged 3 to 5 Years - CPDUK Accredited.

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