Brilliant Babies

Unlock the Potential of Early Childhood Development

Welcome to our Brilliant Babies course, designed specifically for early years practitioners who are passionate about fostering the growth and development of our youngest children. This comprehensive course will provide you with the knowledge and tools to support babies in their crucial early years.

Course Overview

In this course, you will gain a deeper understanding of:

• babies' brain development by exploring the fascinating process of brain development in infants and learn how early experiences shape cognitive growth
• learning in early childhood by discovering how babies learn through interaction, play, and exploration, and how you can create enriching learning environments
• secure attachments by understanding the importance of forming secure attachments and how these relationships impact a child's emotional and social development
• optimal environments to learn how to design and maintain environments that support healthy development and provide a safe, stimulating space for babies to thrive
• child development principles to gain a strong foundation in child development theories and practices, enabling you to support each child's unique growth journey

Why Choose This Course?

You should choose this course to:

• receive expert-led training and learn from experienced professionals in early childhood education
• get practical insights to gain practical strategies that you can implement immediately in your practice
• receive comprehensive resources including case studies, interactive activities, and more
• develop professional growth by enhancing your skills and knowledge, contributing to your professional development and career progression

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• early years practitioners
• nursery staff
• childcare providers
• anyone involved in the care and education of babies

Course details

This training is split into three sessions, all sessions should be attended.

Part 1 - 6 November 2024

• exploring the legal requirements for caring for babies
• understanding the role of the key person
• exploring personal, social and emotional development
• key speaker- Virtual School - Bonding and Attachment

Part 2 - 20 November 2024

• promoting safe feeding including bottle and weaning
• promoting safe sleeping
• health and safety considerations
• key speaker- 0 to 19 Service - health colleagues

Part 3 - 4 December 2024

• child development from 0 to 2 years old with a specific focus on communication and language 
• exploring the Early Years Inspection Handbook in relation to caring for babies
• how babies learn and creating a learning rich environment