Learn about the theories and approaches to early years that practitioners use to support child development.

The course will help practitioners to understand the ways in which young children learn, based on evidence from theories and research. Learners will explore how some of the most widely recognised whole-setting approaches support children’s learning and development.

Course key topics

  • Scientific research into child development: brain development
  • Theories of child development
  • How do young children learn?
  • Evidence-based early years approaches