As any parent knows, the early years of a child’s life are absolutely crucial to that child’s future health and happiness. It’s also a well-known fact that ‘play’ is a vital component in the development of the child, and it is through play that children learn so many things about the world around them. Now thanks to this interesting and engaging home study, you could learn how to play an important part in the development of pre-school children.

Whether you are an acting childcare practitioner or simply a loving parent, this Diploma course is right for you. It will give you valuable help and advice on a range of activities designed to entertain children under the age of five. It’s fascinating but true that children learn more in their first few years than at any other time in their life. That’s why it is vital that the adults around them learn how to provide them with the opportunities and resources that feed their vivid imagination.

 

• Lesson One - The stages of development

• Lesson Two - Observation and assessment of children

• Lesson Three - Supporting children with additional needs

• Lesson Four - Supporting gifted and talented children

• Lesson Five - Early numeracy

• Lesson Six - Early literacy

• Lesson Seven - Personal, social and emotional development

• Lesson Eight - Physical development

• Lesson Nine - Intellectual development

• Lesson Ten - Creative development

• Lesson Eleven – Safe Play

Pre-Requirements:

There are no particular entry requirements.

Technical Support

Once you have enrolled, you will have access to your own personal tutor by mail or email. You will receive full tutor support for a 12 month period.

Qualification

The course consists of set lessons with assignments to complete. ON completion of this course you will be awarded with our own Distance Learning Centre Certificate.