Child and young person development (0-19 years)

Child and young person development (0-19 years) Every child or young person is an individual and will develop skills in their own way, in their own time. However, we can say it’s normal to develop a certain skill within a given time span and these are known as ‘developmental norms’. Consider the stages of development from birth to 19 years, as well as the influences upon a child’s life that could affect their ability to develop according to expected norms.

Learning outcomes

• You will learn that children’s development begins from the moment of conception
• You will learn that family influence is usually the most significant factor affecting development. You will understand the importance of forming a good relationship with parents and carers – working in partnership with them.
• You will be able to recognise when a child is falling behind their peers or reaching milestones sooner than expected

Advantages of this course

• Each area of childhood development is important, and we must understand these areas in order to offer children and young people appropriate learning experiences and levels of support. This course clearly outlines ages and stages of development.
• A child or young person with a disability may develop at a different rate or sequence to ‘the norm’. The presentation section of this lesson explains the common effects of particular disabilities on development.
• Additional activities encourage you to reflect on the learning
• There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

Price: £30 With Access Code

Nannying

This short course introduces you to the key aspects of working life as a nanny. Explore the role and responsibilities of a nanny (including care routines, managing behaviour, and play), how to work in partnership with parents and carers, the health and safety considerations involved when working in the family home, and how to safeguard the children in your care.

This course is split into three sections:

• Roles and responsibilities of a nanny
• Partnership with parents
• The professional nanny

Learning outcomes

• You will learn about the role of a professional nanny
• You will learn how nannies can be essential for modern working families
• You will learn about the challenges of maintaining professional boundaries when working in a relaxed environment when they are treated as one of the family

Advantages of this course

• The course looks at what is involved in looking after a child and includes child development, supporting positive behaviour, and personal care routines. It looks at the importance of play to children and gives an overview of relevant childcare legislation in the UK – including the Early Years Foundation Stage.
• A second section of the course deals with the relationships between the parents and the child, and the parents and the nanny. Helpful information is given about setting expectations and asking questions before commencing work within a family. It looks at the importance of both communication and confidentiality.
• A further section contains information on the essentials required by a professional nanny, including the considerations of first aid training, registrations, and record keeping. Employment rights, tax, and DBS checks are also discussed.
• The course can also help with some interview tips and suggestions on presenting a professional image

Price: £30 With Access Code

Babysitting (CACHE endorsed)

This CACHE endorsed short course looks at the essentials of babysitting. It explains the responsibilities of both parent / carer and sitter, and explores the importance of continuity of care, child safety, and the setting of boundaries for both the children and the babysitter. You will also be given an introduction to child development and care activities for young children.

Learning outcomes

• You will learn how to interact with the adults you babysit for
• You will learn how to care for the children you are responsible for
• You will learn what to expect from the children you are responsible for

Advantages of this course

• As a parent leaving children with someone new, the course offers details of the information exchange and expectation sharing that should occur before the babysitting starts
• For the babysitter, the need for an exchange of information and expectations are explained, and the course provides a starting point for finding out more about child development and care activities.
• 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

Price: £30 With Access Code

An introduction to safeguarding (CACHE endorsed)

This CACHE endorsed short course explores the concept of safeguarding and its importance in a childcare setting. Learn about the types and possible signs of abuse, the importance of your settings’ policy for reporting concerns, whistleblowing, and explore the document ‘What to do if you are worried a child is being abused’ (DfE).

Learning outcomes

• You will learn about basic issues relating to safeguarding that can cause settings to be judged as ‘inadequate’ by inspectors.
• You will learn the aspects of running a setting that need to be focused on to promote safeguarding
• You will learn why having a basic understanding of safeguarding is one of the first things you should study when working with children and young people.

Advantages of this course

• Safeguarding is an essential area of knowledge for those working with children and vulnerable people
• Through this course you have access to up to date resources from the UK government and child protection agencies offering advice and legislation on safeguarding
• The course also identifies the different signs, symptoms and effects of abuse and neglect, and the different kinds of abuse
• 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

Price: £30 With Access Code