Understanding the Unique Needs of Babies

Delivered by:

Mary Lestrange Early Years Consultancy

Audience:

Early Years Practitioners

Course description:

This course will help baby room staff understand the basic needs of babies taking into account the importance of relationships and quality routines. It will look at the value of the environment and discuss early sensory and motor development.

This course will support adults to gain an in-depth knowledge about the unique needs of babies. It will explore the importance of quality interactions, communication, routines and the environment. 

Outcomes:

• To explore why a good knowledge of child development is vital in understanding how babies learn and develop 
• To understand attachment theory and its importance for practitioners working with babies 
• To understand the unique need of babies in day-care settings 
• To explore key issues of working with babies and the importance of quality care routines 
• To identify aspects of a quality learning environment for babies and explore appropriate resources and activities to support babies learning and development

Course length:

Two and a half hours

Pre-course requirements:

None

Numbers:

20 (maximum)

Cost:

£30

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