Course highlights

A Clear Introduction to Early Years Practice

Learn how early years settings support children’s learning and development, including the role of play and the purpose of the EYFS. This module helps you understand how childcare environments are structured and why.

Understanding Behaviour and Emotional Wellbeing

Discover why children behave the way they do and how emotions influence behaviour. You’ll explore calm, supportive ways adults can respond to children and create emotionally secure environments.

Professional Readiness for Childcare Roles

Gain insight into teamwork, communication, reliability and reflective practice in childcare settings. This course helps you understand what employers expect and how to prepare for real workplace environments.

About the course

This CPD course is designed for beginners, career returners and anyone considering work in early years settings. It focuses on how children learn, how behaviour can be understood, and how adults work professionally in childcare environments. The course combines practical explanations, reflective learning and real-world insight into childcare practice. It supports learners in developing confidence and awareness, while preparing them for entry-level roles or further qualifications. By completing this course, learners gain a deeper understanding of early years practice and the professional skills needed in childcare settings.

The Family Foundation

The Family Foundation is a registered charity that operates across Wales. We work very closely with individuals and groups in the community. We provide a range of targeted support from accredited training in a range of subjects from Level 1 to Level 3. We also offer training via blended and online options to help people update their knowledge and skills. We support our Serving Armed Forces community across Wales and our Veteran Community with training, support, referrals and sign posting to help. We are a Silver Award holder of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme and have held the Trusted Charity Status. We also offer advice, training and support to businesses, charities and not for profits. If you want to talk to us, get in touch to see how we can assist you. Our mission is to get people to thrive and move forward in their lives by supporting people to learn and grow and a big part of this is our support for individuals and families from all walks of life.

Curriculum

5 Chapters · 22 Lessons

  1. 1

    Module 1: Understanding Early Years Practice & the EYFS

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

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      Video overview

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      📘 Additional Reading Material

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Time for reflection

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge check

  2. 2

    Module 2: Supporting Children’s Behaviour & Emotional Wellbeing

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Video overview

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      📘 Additional Reading Material

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Time for reflection

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge check

  3. 3

    Module 3: Professional Practice & Working in Childcare Settings

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

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      Video overview

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      📘 Additional Reading Material

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Time for reflection

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge check

  4. 4

    Module 4: Pathways into Childcare Employment

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

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      Video overview

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      📘 Additional Reading Material

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Time for reflection

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge check

  5. 5

    End point Assessement

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      Next steps...

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      Final assessment

Take the next step in your childcare journey and develop the confidence to work in early years settings.

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to understand childcare practice before committing to formal qualifications or employment. Completing this course shows motivation, curiosity and readiness to learn — qualities that help learners stand out when applying for childcare roles or training opportunities.

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