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DfE Early Years Child Development Training

A new online Early years child development training from the Department for Education is now available.

The course is primarily aimed at:

early years practitioners
childminders
nursery managers

However, the training is available to anyone who may find it useful, including parents and carers.

Help for Early Years Providers

Resources, activities, and support articles for childminders and practitioners working with children aged 0-5 years.
Access to helpful articles and resources to support practitioners in their settings.
Guidance on improving practice in the early years, including SEND guidance.

Help for early years providers : Areas of learning

Help for early years providers : Communication and language

Help for early years providers : Physical development

Help for early years providers : Personal, social and emotional development

Help for early years providers : Literacy

Help for early years providers : Mathematics

Help for early years providers : Understanding the world

Help for early years providers : Expressive arts and design

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