Understanding the key areas and stages of child development, from birth to adolescence, and what influences them.
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Child development is the study of how children grow and change from birth through to adolescence. It covers the physical, cognitive, communication and language, social, and emotional changes that take place as a child moves from a completely dependent newborn to an increasingly capable, independent young person. Understanding this process is one of the most valuable things anyone who works with or cares for children can do, because it helps you see the world from the child’s point of view, recognise what is typical at each age, and provide the kind of support, environment and relationships that help every child to thrive.
You will cover the five domains of development — physical, cognitive, communication and language, social, and emotional — the nature-versus-nurture interplay, key milestones from birth through adolescence, attachment theory, the role of play, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the impact of disability and special educational needs, and when to be concerned that a child may not be reaching expected developmental stages.
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It costs £9.00 — a one-off payment with no subscription. The price includes the online course, the assessment, and your certificate.
Yes. It is independently accredited by Assured CPD. Your certificate carries a unique ID and QR code that an employer or inspector can verify online at nexiscpd.co.uk/verify.
You study online at your own pace, then take a multiple-choice assessment with an 80% pass mark. As soon as you pass, your Assured CPD certificate is emailed to you and available to download instantly.
This certificate has no legal expiry.
Yes — the course is 100% online and works on any device. You get 12 months of access to the course materials from the date of purchase.
Enrol and begin straight away. Pass the assessment and your Assured CPD certificate is emailed instantly.