Learn about the significance of mental health for children in early years, looking at the link between physical and mental health and some of the signs, indicators and behaviours linked to overall well-being, and the concept of attachment and how this contributes to their development and how children can be taught strategies to build their own resilience.
Want to learn about neuroscience and early brain development? Complete this level 2 award in Neuroscience in Early Years. Learn about neurons, synaptogenesis and how the social brain develops, gain an understanding of the limbic system and self regulation and how to distinguish between behaviourist and relational approaches to behaviour management.
This 15 week course will teach you about the role food and exercise play in maintaining health, and what the information on food labelling really means and how to use it correctly. It also covers the different diets that children and older people need to make sure they are fit and strong, as well as what can cause eating disorders and how to manage them.
This 18 week Level 2 course will give you a greater awareness of safeguarding and the Prevent duty, the responsibilities and procedures involved, and how to raise concerns effectively.