Child Development and Care

Familiarise yourself with the expectations of child care providers and elevate your level of professionalism.

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Overview

Child Development and Care is designed to help learners understand how children grow, develop and thrive from early childhood through adolescence. The course explores the key stages of physical, cognitive, emotional, social and language development while highlighting the importance of providing a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for children.

Learners will study essential topics including child protection, healthy living, cognitive development, creativity, communication and the factors that influence children’s development. The course also examines common challenges that may arise during childhood and adolescence, helping learners develop a well-rounded understanding of supporting children effectively.

Whether you are looking to enhance your professional knowledge or improve your understanding of child development, this course from Thames College offers valuable learning for anyone interested in children’s care and wellbeing.

Key Benefits Included

► Accredited by CPD
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field

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Learning Outcomes

► Understand the key stages of child development.
► Explain the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of children.
► Recognise the factors that influence healthy child development.
► Understand the importance of child protection and safeguarding.
► Promote healthy food choices and healthy lifestyles for children.
► Identify ways to keep children healthy and safe.

Who is This Course For?

► Beginners interested in child development
► Students studying childcare, education or healthcare
► Parents and guardians
► Childcare practitioners
► Teachers and teaching assistants
► Healthcare and support workers

Certification

CPD Certification

After successfully completing the assessment of this Child Development and Care course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £9.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this course is fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

CPD Accredited

All of our courses meet recognised CPD Quality Standards, supporting high-quality learning and ongoing professional development.

QLS Endorsed

The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a recognised accreditation framework that endorses high-quality, non-regulated training courses across a wide range of industries.

Association of Healthcare Trainers

The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) supports excellence in healthcare education by helping training providers deliver up-to-date, industry-focused learning and maintain strong professional standards..

UKRLP Registered

UKRLP registration demonstrates commitment to recognised training and education standards, helping organisations build trust, improve credibility, and showcase their presence within the UK learning and skills sector.

Career Opportunities

► Childcare Practitioner — Average UK Salary: £22,000–£31,000 per year
► Nursery Practitioner — Average UK Salary: £21,000–£30,000 per year
► Teaching Assistant — Average UK Salary: £22,000–£32,000 per year
► Family Support Worker — Average UK Salary: £25,000–£37,000 per year
► Childcare Support Worker — Average UK Salary: £22,000–£34,000 per year

Course Curriculum

The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:

Module 01: Understanding Child Development

Module 02: Care for Children

Module 03: Healthy Food, Healthy Living

Module 04: Keeping Children Healthy and Safe

Module 05: Child Protection

Module 06: Play, Imagination and Creativity

Module 07: Factors That Influence Development

Module 08: Cognitive Development

Module 09: Social and Emotional Development

Module 10: Personality and Intellectual Development in Children

Module 11: Language Development in Children

Module 12: Problems in Childhood & Adolescence

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4.8 Average - 14 Reviews

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The course was informative and easy to understand. It gave me practical knowledge about supporting children and understanding their development at different stages.

I really enjoyed the modules on child protection and cognitive development. The content was clear, engaging and useful for anyone working with children.

Course Curriculum

Child Development and Care
	Understanding Child Development	00:54:00
	Care for Children	00:25:00
	Healthy Food, Healthy Living	00:25:00
	Keeping Children Healthy and Safe	00:32:00
	Child Protection	00:23:00
	Play, Imagination and Creativity	00:26:00
	Factors That Influence Development	00:36:00
	Cognitive Development	00:25:00
	Social and Emotional Development	00:43:00
	Personality and Intellectual Development in Children	00:36:00
	Language Development in Children	00:32:00
	Problems in Childhood & Adolescence	00:41:00
Mock Exam
	Mock Exam – Child Development and Care	00:20:00
Final Exam
	Final Exam – Child Development and Care	00:20:00

Certificate of Achievement

Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:

Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99

This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.

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1. What is Child Development and Care? +

Child Development and Care focuses on understanding how children grow physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually while learning how to provide appropriate care and support. This course covers the key principles needed to understand children's overall development and wellbeing.

2. Is this Child Development and Care course suitable for beginners? +

Yes. The course is designed for beginners as well as individuals who want to expand their knowledge. It introduces the fundamentals of child development before covering more specialised topics such as safeguarding, cognitive development and child protection.

3. What will I learn in this Child Development and Care course? +

You will study child development, healthy living, child protection, language development, creativity, emotional wellbeing and the factors that influence children's growth. The course also explores common challenges during childhood and adolescence.

4. Who should study Child Development and Care? +

This course is ideal for childcare practitioners, parents, teachers, teaching assistants, healthcare professionals, students and anyone interested in supporting children. It is suitable for both personal learning and professional development.

5. Will I receive a certificate after completing the course? +

Yes. Upon successful completion, you can obtain a globally recognised CPD Certificate of Achievement. PDF and hardcopy certificate options with transcripts are available.