This information is brought to you by Slough Borough Council's Early Years team, on behalf of The Department for Education, for the attention of all Early Years settings.
A new Safer Sleep module will be launching soon as part of DfE’s free online Early Years Child Development training. Developed by leading experts from Bristol and Durham universities, and The Lullaby Trust, the new module will provide trusted, evidence-based learning and practical advice to support early years practitioners working with babies and toddlers aged 0-2 years to help keep them safe.
While the new module is being finalised, practitioners can access the existing free online training programme, developed by early years experts to help build knowledge and confidence across key areas of child development.
The Early years child development training is a free, online programme designed by early years experts to support practitioners working with children from birth to reception.
The training offers:
- practical advice and strategies to support children’s development
- opportunities to test knowledge and reflect on practice
- training videos demonstrating high-quality early years practice
- flexible learning that can be completed at your own pace
- downloadable certificates for each completed module
There are currently 8 modules available, covering topics including child and brain development and the EYFS, personal, social and emotional development, communication and language, physical development, effective curriculum and assessment, and supporting individual differences and needs.
👉 Access the training:
Visit the Early Years Child Development training to register or sign-in if you already have an account. By creating an account, you'll be able to access the training and receive updates when new modules and content become available. Look out for further information about the new Safer Sleep module in future updates.