Understanding Child Development
Understanding child development, the key theories and how to support healthy development.
This training is designed to provide a broader understanding of child development. The course focuses on key developmental theories, the impact of maltreatment on developmental stages, and how to actively support and promote healthy development. The session offers a comprehensive overview of child development theories and explores how maltreatment can affect developmental progress. Attendees will also examine how caregiving responsibilities relate to child development and how they can foster growth and resilience.
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Course Content
This course will discuss a variety of topics including:
Learning Objectives
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Benefits of the Course
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All our courses are CPD verified and reviewed annually by leading subject matter experts. Each programme is refreshed with the latest research and best practice, ensuring you receive training that’s accurate, relevant, and consistently up to date.
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“The course was very much needed and important to us as foster carers. Helped us with more understanding the child living with us, understand his challenges. The trainer was excellent.”
Foster Carer
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“The trainer is extremely knowledgable and has a deep understanding of the training subject area. What an absolute breath of fresh air. The complex theory and practice of child development was made accessible. Thank you.”
Foster Carer
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