NVQ courses in:
CHILD DEVELOPMENT & WELL-BEING

NVQ courses in Child Development & Well-Being are designed to provide practical, work-based training for individuals pursuing careers in childcare, early years education, and child well-being. These courses focus on developing the skills and knowledge needed to support the healthy development and well-being of children in various settings.

NVQ courses in Child Development & Well-Being are offered at different levels, catering to various stages of career development:

LEVEL 1: covering basic principles of child development and care.

LEVEL 2: focusing on essential skills and knowledge required for supporting children’s development and well-being.

LEVEL 3: dealing with more complex tasks and responsibilities, often including supervisory elements.

LEVEL 4 and above: aimed at senior roles, specialised functions, and management positions in child development and care.

The core components of NVQ courses in Child Development & Well-Being typically include:

• CHILD DEVELOPMENT: Understanding the stages of child development from birth to adolescence, including physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development.

• HEALTH & SAFETY: Ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of children in care settings.

• SAFEGUARDING: Knowledge and practices to protect children from harm and abuse.

• PLAY & LEARNING: Promoting play-based learning and developmentally appropriate educational activities.

• OBSERVATION & ASSESSMENT: Techniques for observing children’s development and assessing their needs.

• COMMUNICATION: Effective communication with children, parents, and colleagues.

• NUTRITION & HYGIENE: Providing proper nutrition and maintaining hygiene standards for children.

• INCLUSIVE PRACTICE: Supporting children with diverse needs and backgrounds, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

• FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Working with families and communities to support children’s development and well-being.

• PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Reflective practice and continuous professional development in childcare and education.

AVAILABLE COURSES:

Babysitting
Caring for Children
Children & Young Peoples Speech Language & Communication
Children & Young Peoples Workforce
Early Learning at Home
Early Years Education & Care
Early Years Practitioner
Early Years Settings
Early Years Workforce
Food Production & Cooking in Early Years
Home Based Childcare
Parenting
Playwork
Residential Childcare
Responsibilities of Parenting
Safeguarding in a Learning Environment
Sex & Relationship Education for Parents & Carers
Speech, Language & Communication