Children and young people online courses

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Learn how to support children and young people

Helping children and young people thrive starts with understanding their needs. Our range of online courses is designed for anyone who works with or cares for children.

Children and young people online courses we offer

Adverse childhood experiences

Topics include exploring childhood and family structures, understanding strategies to improve outcomes for children affected and more.

Awareness of bullying in children and young people

Topics include cyber bullying, long term effects of bullying and discrimination and more.

Caring for children and young people

Topics include childcare and education, babysitting, parenting responsibilities and more.

Understanding children and young people’s mental health

Topics include factors that may affect children’s and young people’s mental health, legislation and best practice, how to minimise risk as well as causes and symptoms of mental health.

Understanding common childhood illnesses

Topics include understanding infections, policies and procedures, providing a safe and healthy environment. Common childhood illnesses, health emergencies and specific health conditions in an early years setting.

Understanding mental health in early years

Topics include understanding the significance of attachment and adverse childhood experiences, and understanding the role of the Early Years Practitioners supporting mental health and well-being for children in early years.

Introduction to neuroscience in early years

Topics include early brain development, Neurons and their main functions, how the social brain develops, the Limbic System and Self Regulation.

Understanding distressed behaviour in children

Topics include understanding how to support positive behaviour, the importance of effective communication and the role of reflection and support for those involved in incidents of challenging behaviour.

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