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Child Development: 0-5 Years
Explore the broad ages and stages of early childhood development, including the science of brain development, the importance of attachment, and the different stages of play development. Learn about key theories of child development and national guidance (Development Matters), and how this informs practice and policy in the early years.
Learning outcomes
- You will learn that children’s development begins from the moment of conception
- You will learn that a child’s development is influenced by the adults who care for them
- You will learn to be aware of a child’s needs covering all five outcomes mentioned in Every Child Matters
- You will learn that individual children develop in different ways and that it is extremely important that every child is treated as an individual
Advantages of this course
- This course looks at child development theories and theorists, and why it is important to know how children develop when working with them
- It is important to understand the areas of child development to offer appropriate learning experiences and levels of support for each individual child
- Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
- There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
You may also be interested in our short course: Child development: 0-19 years
Price: £24.99