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Want to support young children and build a meaningful career? Our beginner Children’s Play Learning and Development course teaches child development, play-based learning, and early years care with no experience needed.

Level 1 First Award in Children’s Play Learning and Development Course Introduction

Our course gives you a clear start in understanding how children learn and change from birth to early childhood. You'll explore how child development follows patterns and how play supports each stage.

You’ll also learn what makes good early years practice, and how adults help children feel safe and supported. If for home or a new job, this Children’s Play Learning and Development course is a great first step!

Advantages of Enrolling in Children’s Play Learning and Development

Understand child development from day one: 
You’ll learn how babies and children change over time. Therefore, you can support their learning in the right way.

Support learning through play: 
You’ll explore how play helps children build new skills. Hence, you can offer useful activities at home or work.

Explore real early years practice: 
This course shares proven methods used in childcare today. As a result, you’ll understand how to care for young children.

Build a caring career path: 
The course can lead to work in early education. Thus, it’s a great first step for your future career.

Desired Learning

By the end of this Children’s Play Learning and Development course, you will:

  • Know how children develop from birth to eight years
  • Spot key changes in early learning and behaviour
  • Understand why play helps children learn and explore
  • Plan simple play tasks to support child development
  • Use safe, caring routines in early years settings
  • Learn your part in supporting children’s learning needs
  • See how young children build new skills every day
  • Link play activities to learning steps and goals
  • Notice signs of healthy child progress and milestones
  • Apply early years ideas at home or work

Who Should Take This Course

The Children’s Play Learning and Development course is great for anyone starting in early years education or care. It’s perfect for:

  • School leavers looking for a childcare career
  • Parents wanting to help their child learn at home
  • Aspiring nursery or preschool assistants
  • Job seekers interested in family support work

Assessment

After each module, you’ll complete a short quiz. A score of 60% or more is needed to pass and move forward.

Certification

You’ll get a free digital certificate when you finish. A printed version is also available for just £13.99.

Reasons to Choose Our Children’s Play Learning and Development Course

Here’s why learners love studying with us:

  • Learn at your own pace, from anywhere
  • Enjoy expert-made video and written lessons
  • Get helpful feedback from short quizzes
  • Access 24/7 support from our friendly team
  • Earn a certificate to boost your CV and confidence

You'll Only Need

To get started, you’ll just need:

  • A device with an internet connection
  • Basic English reading and writing skills
  • Motivation to learn something new

Professional Journey

This course can lead to many caring career paths, such as:

  • Nursery Assistant   £17,000 to £21,000+ per year
  • Preschool Worker   £18,000 to £22,000+ per year
  • Childcare Practitioner – £19,000 to £24,000+ per year
  • Teaching Assistant     £20,000 to £25,000+ per year
  • Playgroup Leader     £22,000 to £27,000+ per year

Curriculum

    • Module 01: Patterns of Child Development 00:20:00
    • Module 01 Final Quiz Exam – Patterns of Child Development 00:10:00
    • Module 02: Promoting Children’s Development Through Play 00:20:00
    • Module 02 Final Quiz Exam – Promoting Children’s Development Through Play 00:10:00
    • Module 03: The Principles of Early Years Practice 00:20:00
    • Module 03 Final Quiz Exam – The Principles of Early Years Practice 00:10:00

Our Accreditation

CPD Certification

This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement.
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.

Our Certification of Achievement

After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Wise Campus. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99

Original price was: £40.00.Current price is: £25.99.

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TIME: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Course Reviews

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REVIEWS.io

Rosie Horton

Verified customer

Absolutely blown away by the quality of the content in this course! The modules break down complex topics into easy-to-understand concepts. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to level up their skills!

Jacob Manning

Verified customer

I’ve taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can’t wait to start more courses from this platform!

Kate Wilson

Verified customer

I’m so glad I stumbled upon this course! It’s been a game-changer for me. The practical insights and real-world examples have made a huge difference in my understanding. I can’t recommend it enough!

FAQs

You can join online classes from any device with internet access. Simply log in to our platform and access your courses anytime.

No, online learning is suitable for all ages. Anyone can enrol as long as they meet the course requirements.

Yes, we offer payment by invoice for our courses. Please contact our support team to set this up.

You’ll receive your certificate soon after you complete the course and assignments. It’s typically issued within a few business days.

You’ll receive your login details right after you complete your registration. Check your email for instructions and start learning immediately.

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