About the course

This course is designed to equip you with a foundational understanding of neuroscience and its vital role in early childhood development. By delving into the intricate workings of the developing brain from birth to 7 years old, you'll gain insights into key concepts such as the social brain, limbic system, and self-regulation.

Our aim is to provide you with an introduction to the fascinating world of infant and child brain development, with a particular focus on social cognition. 

Through this course, you'll discover how this knowledge can be applied practically to enhance your work with and support the growth of young children. 

Join us on this journey as we explore the wonders of neuroscience in the context of early childhood practice.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome

    2. Using the Platform

    3. Course introduction

    4. Course Content

    5. Assignments

    6. Submission

    7. Need help?

    8. Bibliography

    1. Slides handout Module 1

    2. Introduction to neuroscience

    3. Neuroscience history

    4. The nervous system

    5. Where there any errors or problems in Module 1?

    6. Module 1 Assessment

    1. Slides handout Module 2

    2. What is the nervous system?

    3. The Neuron

    4. How neurons work

    5. Understanding Synaptogenesis

    6. The power of the brain

    7. Synaptic pruning

    8. Summary

    9. Where there any errors or problems in Module 2?

    10. Module 2 Assessment

    1. Slides handout Module 3

    2. Basic brain anatomy

    3. Activity

    4. The Limbic System

    5. Baby brain development

    6. The First Trimester

    7. The Second Trimester

    8. The Third Trimester

    9. Birth to 7 Years

    10. Neural Connectivity

    11. Factors Affecting Early Brain Development

    12. Useful Resources

    13. Where there any errors or problems in Module 3?

    14. Module 3 Assessment

    1. Slides handout Module 4

    2. What is Sleep?

    3. Sleep architecture

    4. Foetal and newborn sleep

    5. The importance of sleep

    6. Where there any errors or problems in Module 4?

    7. Module 4 Assessment

    1. Slides handout Module 5

    2. The social brain

    3. Mirror neuron system

    4. Theory of mind

    5. Empathy

    6. Language

    7. Relationships

    8. Summary

    9. Useful Resources

    10. Where there any errors or problems in Module 5?

    11. Module 5 Assessment

About this course

  • 107 lessons
  • 4.5 hours of video content
  • Pay in full £284 (£10 off)
  • Pay monthly 6 x £49, £294 total

How it works

  • Complete the course in 13 weeks at your own pace. 
  • The progress is automatically saved, allowing you to leave and return as needed. 
  • This is an assessment based course so you will need to complete your assessment tasks to complete the course.
  • Your certificate is accessible for download or retrieval through login details at any time. 
  • The certificate remains valid for 3 years.

Assessment

To obtain certification, you must fulfil 3 written tasks ranging from 500 to 1000 words each to achieve the learning outcomes. These tasks are submitted to an assessor for evaluation, who determines if the criteria have been met. In cases where the learner falls short of meeting the criteria, the assessor guides the additional work required to meet the standards.

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Testimonials

Michael Harris

Coming from a social work background, I appreciated the depth of information in this course. Well done!"

Emma Patel

This course was great, covering essential topics with clarity.

Mary Evans

I found the course very interesting. It makes you really think about how your interactions can impact on a childs' development

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