Early Years - Essential Skills

Course Overview

The Early Years – Essential Skills (12 Course Bundle) is a comprehensive professional development programme designed for individuals pursuing a career in early childhood education and childcare. This in-depth training equips learners with the knowledge, practical strategies, and safeguarding awareness required to work confidently within early years settings.

Covering the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, child development, safeguarding, phonics, special educational needs (SEN), and therapeutic approaches, this bundle provides a structured pathway to becoming a competent and compassionate early years professional.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand and apply the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development stages and educational psychology
• Promote child health, safety, and safeguarding best practices
• Support children with Dyslexia and Autism using inclusive strategies
• Apply phonics techniques to support early literacy development
• Recognise the principles of child protection and safeguarding legislation
• Understand therapeutic approaches for children and adolescents
• Promote equality, wellbeing, and inclusive learning environments

Course Aims

This programme aims to equip learners with the skills and confidence required to:

• Deliver high-quality early years education and childcare
• Support children’s learning, emotional wellbeing, and development
• Work professionally within nursery, childcare, and educational settings
• Identify additional learning needs and provide appropriate support
• Maintain safeguarding and health & safety standards in early years environments

Who This Course Is For

This bundle is suitable for:

• Childcare Apprentices
• Nursery Deputy Managers
• Early Years Practitioners
• Early Years Primary Learning Mentors
• Childcare Assistants and Nannies
• Individuals aspiring to work in early years education

No prior experience is required, although an interest in childcare and education is recommended.

Course Content / Modules

This 12-course bundle includes:

• Introduction to Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): Understanding the EYFS framework, safeguarding practices, and learning assessments.
• EYFS Teaching Diploma: In-depth exploration of key learning areas, development outcomes, and teaching strategies.
• Educational Psychology & Development: Study of child behaviour, learning theories, and developmental milestones.
• Child Health & Safety: Best practices for maintaining safe and healthy childcare environments.
• Childcare and Nannying Diploma: Practical childcare skills and professional responsibilities.
• Phonics Teaching Assistant: Techniques to support early reading and literacy development.
• Child Psychology & Development Training: Understanding cognitive, emotional, and social development stages.
• Dyslexia Awareness and Child Care: Identifying dyslexia and implementing supportive learning approaches.
• Understanding Autism Level 3: Recognising autism spectrum conditions and delivering inclusive support.
• Child Care and Child Protection: Safeguarding legislation, reporting procedures, and child welfare principles.
• Children and Adolescents Counselling: Introduction to therapeutic techniques and emotional support strategies.
• COVID-19 Awareness: Public health guidance and infection control measures in educational settings.

Course Delivery

This fully online, interactive course includes audio voiceover guidance and is compatible with laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Learners benefit from self-paced study and 24/7 learning assistance.

Assessment

At the end of the course, learners will complete an online assessment. Results are marked instantly, and unlimited free retakes are available at no additional cost.

Certification

This course is CPD accredited. Upon successful completion, learners will receive an instant digital PDF certificate. A printed hard copy certificate can be dispatched by post (shipping charges apply). Certificates do not expire; however, annual renewal is recommended to remain aligned with best professional practice.

Career Progression

Successful completion may support progression into roles such as:

• Early Years Practitioner (£20,000 – £30,000 per year)
• Nursery Deputy Manager (£24,000 – £35,000 per year)
• Childcare Worker (£18,000 – £26,000 per year)
• Teaching Assistant (£19,000 – £28,000 per year)
• Learning Support Assistant (£20,000 – £30,000 per year)

Key Features

• 12 Courses in 1 Bundle
• CPD Accredited Certification
• Instant FREE PDF Certificate
• Hard Copy Certificate Available
• Unlimited Free Exam Retakes
• Fully Online & Interactive
• Self-Paced Learning
• Developed by Qualified Safeguarding Professionals
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Bulk Purchase Discounts Available

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