Course Overview
The Nursery Teacher – Essential Skills course is designed to provide learners with comprehensive knowledge and practical insight into early years education and childcare practices. This course explores how teaching strategies, child development theories, and classroom support techniques work together to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing learning environment for young children.
With growing demand for qualified early years educators and nursery professionals, this course equips learners with the essential knowledge required to support children's learning, development, and wellbeing in nursery and primary school settings.
Throughout the programme, learners will explore key areas including EYFS teaching methods, phonics instruction through Jolly Phonics, speech and language development, child psychology, and educational psychology. The course also provides insight into the responsibilities of Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants, and SENCO professionals within early years education.
In addition, the course covers important safeguarding and safety topics such as child protection, health and safety in schools, paediatric first aid, sports first aid, and positive behaviour handling. Learners will also develop awareness of learning differences and conditions such as Autism, Dyslexia, and other learning disabilities to support inclusive education.
The course materials are delivered fully online, allowing learners to study at their own pace and build the confidence and professional skills required to succeed in early years education.
By completing this course, learners will gain:
Early Years Teaching Knowledge: A clear understanding of nursery teaching methods and early childhood education practices.
Special Educational Needs Awareness: Knowledge of SEN support roles including SEN Teaching Assistants and SENCO responsibilities.
Phonics and Language Development: Understanding of phonics teaching approaches such as Jolly Phonics and speech and language development.
Child Development Insight: Awareness of child psychology, educational development, and child counselling techniques.
Safeguarding and Child Protection Skills: Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and health and safety procedures in school environments.
First Aid and Student Welfare: Practical understanding of paediatric first aid, sports first aid, and emergency response procedures.
This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and competence to:
This qualification is suitable for individuals looking to build a career in early years education, including:
Successful learners may progress into roles such as:
At the end of the course, learners will complete an online assessment designed to test their understanding of the course content. Answers are marked instantly and automatically, allowing learners to receive immediate results.
If learners do not pass on the first attempt, they may retake the assessment as many times as needed without additional charges.
This course is CPD accredited and designed to reflect current professional standards within the education and early years training sector.
Upon successful completion, learners will receive an instant digital certificate. A printed hard copy certificate can also be delivered by post (shipping cost £5.99).
The certification demonstrates up-to-date professional knowledge in nursery teaching and early childhood education practices. While certificates do not expire, learners are encouraged to refresh their training regularly to maintain best practice standards.
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£3999.00
Easy to follow and relevant information. Option to re-do quizzes was great too.
4 months agoGot way more than I expected with this course. Extremely detailed. You're able to engage in the modules as much or as little as your time availability. I highly recommend.
4 months agoThe course was very in-depth, informative and covered quite a wide variety of subjects.
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