Education & Childcare Online Short Courses

This course is aimed at adults over 19-years-old who are currently employed or volunteering in a childcare, education, and youth work role. This online programme is ideal if you need a flexible training solution that fits with your work schedule and lifestyle.

The Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People course aims to increase the awareness of the types of bullying that can occur and what factors can create a bully. You will also study the legislations surrounding bullying and learn how to help an individual who is being bullied.

The course is split into four manageable units:

1. Principles of Bullying
2. Recognising bullying in children and young people
3. Action to be taken when a child or young person is being bullied
4. Understand government guidelines for bullying

Since this is an online course, you can choose when and where you study. Your assessor will ensure you get all the support you need to complete the course; however, you will need to be self-motivated and able to work against the pressures of studying independently. You will be expected to complete reading and research to support your learning and will find it useful to be able to engage with IT resources, including internet, email and Microsoft Teams.

TQUK LEVEL 2 Certificate in Awareness of Bullying in Children and Young People

This qualification will enable you to further your continuous professional development giving you the confidence to continue in your current employment and the ability to improve your career prospects.

You may wish to enhance your employability by completing further training related to this qualification such as:

• Level 2 Behaviour That Challenges
• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning/Teaching Assistant
• Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
• Level 2 Understanding Autism
• Level 2 in Mental Health Awareness

To pass this qualification you must complete four short online unit assessments.

There are no specific entry requirements but you must be aged 19 or over and Level 1 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent, to study this course.

This course is aimed at adults over 19-years-old who are currently employed in a role where an understanding of autism is required, or for those considering entering into the sector. This online programme is ideal if you need a flexible training solution that fits with your work schedule and lifestyle.

The Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism course will give you an understanding of autism and the principles of supporting autistic individuals. You will study the person-centred approach and the influence that positive communication methods can have. In addition, you will learn how autistic individuals can be supported to live healthy fulfilled lives.

You will study the symptoms of autism and how every individual has a varying condition. You will also learn about common behavioural patterns and how to identify when individuals with autism require assistance. You will develop a clear understanding of how, in your role as a teacher or caregiver, you can support children and adults with autism to prepare them better for the future. The course will cover six mandatory units:

1. Introduction to autism – A comprehensive introduction to autism, covering what is meant by ‘autism’, exploring how autism develops and methods of working with those affected. You will explore common misconceptions surrounding autism and conditions that can develop alongside autism.
2. Using a person-centred approach to support autistic individuals – Discover the method of utilising a person-centred approach in order to support autistic individuals, incorporating their unique preferences and individual needs. Examine the legislation and guidance on autism, as well as the support networks available to individuals diagnosed with the condition and their families.
3. Communication and social interaction in autistic individuals – Learn about delays and difficulties in speech, language, and social development often faced by autistic individuals; and the methods and strategies that could be used when communicating with them.
4. Sensory processing, perception and cognition in autistic individuals – Gain an in-depth understanding of sensory processing, perception and cognition in autistic individuals, including hypersensitivity and hyposensitivity. You will also consider how to support the many unique sensory needs of autistic individuals.
5. Supporting positive behaviour in autistic individuals – This unit will provide an understanding of an individual’s behaviour in the context of autism and look at how to support positive behaviour and help individuals to develop coping strategies.
6. Supporting autistic individuals to live healthy and fulfilled lives – You will learn how to provide effective support through transitions and life events, how to maintain the personal safety of others and how to access the wealth of services, facilities and employment opportunities open to those living with autism. You will gain an understanding of what it is like for an autistic individual to live, including their experiences and their challenges.

Since this is an online course, you can choose when and where you study. Your assessor will ensure you get all the support you need to complete the course; however, you will need to be self-motivated and able to work against the pressures of studying independently. You will be expected to complete reading and research to support your learning and will find it useful to be able to engage with IT resources, including internet, email and Microsoft Teams. You will record evidence of your knowledge and understanding in an online portfolio.

TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism

This qualification will enable you to further your continuous professional development giving you the confidence to continue in your current employment and the ability to improve your career prospects.

You may wish to enhance your employability by completing further training related to this qualification such as:

• Level 2 Behaviour That Challenges
• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning/Teaching Assistant
• Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
• Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Children and Young Peoples Mental Health
• Level 2 in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

You will create an online portfolio that will provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and understanding and will be internally assessed by your assessor.

There is no external examination required to achieve this qualification.

There are no specific entry requirements but you must be aged 19 or over, and you may find it helpful if you have already achieved a level 1 qualification and/ or had some experience working in childcare, education or a support/ health care setting.

You will be interviewed to ensure the course is suitable for you.

Course code for online  enrolment: CH2O0CE3

This course is aimed at adults over 19-years-old who may be on a related apprenticeship programme or training course in preparation for work, or you may be required to study this as part of induction to a new job role. It may also be used as part of citizenship programmes for individuals coming to live in the UK. This online programme is ideal if you need a flexible training solution that fits with your work schedule and lifestyle.

The Level 2 Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values course will give you increased awareness and understanding of the issues surrounding Prevent, including radicalisation, extremism, propaganda, social media, and the promotion of British Values, such as democracy and the rule of law. In addition you will learn about safeguarding and the legislation relating to it. The course is split into five manageable units:

1. Principles of safeguarding
2. The Prevent duty and its importance in society
3. The importance of online safety
4. The importance of British Values

Since this is an online course, you can choose when and where you study. Your assessor will ensure you get all the support you need to complete the course; however, you will need to be self-motivated and able to work against the pressures of studying independently. You will be expected to complete reading and research to support your learning and will find it useful to be able to engage with IT resources, including internet, email and Microsoft Teams.

Level 2 Safeguarding, Prevent and British Values

This qualification will enable you to further your continuous professional development (CPD) giving you the confidence to continue in your current employment and the ability to improve your career prospects.

You may wish to enhance your employability by completing further training related to this qualification such as:

• Level 2 Behaviour That Challenges
• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning/Teaching Assistant
• Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
• Level 2 Understanding Autism
• Level 2 in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

There are no formal examinations or external assessments required to pass this qualification but you will need to meet all of the assessment criteria.

There are no specific entry requirements but you must be aged 19 or over and have Level 2 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent, to study this course. You will also be invited to an interview to ensure the course is suitable for you.

Course code for online enrolment:ED2O0CE2

This course is aimed at students over 16-years-old who are interested in or currently working in the early years education sector, specifically with SEND children. This online programme is ideal if you need a flexible training solution that fits with your work schedule and lifestyle.

The Award in Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years course aims is to provide an introduction into the study of neuroscience in early years, it looks at the early development of the brain in babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age. You will gain an understanding of how the social brain develops, the limbic system and self-regulation.

The course is split into two units:

1. Understanding neuroscience in early years – You will gain an understanding of neuroscience and the early development of the brain. You will learn about neurons, synaptogenesis and how the social brain develops.
2. Understanding self-regulation and how to nurture this in children from birth to seven years – You will study the limbic system and self-regulation, as well as, the factors that can affect its development. You will also learn about the three types of stress and about adverse childhood experiences. At the end of this course, you will be able to distinguish between behaviourist and relational approaches to behaviour management.

Since this is an online course, you can choose when and where you study. Your assessor will ensure you get all the support you need to complete the course; however, you will need to be self-motivated and able to work against the pressures of studying independently. You will be expected to complete reading and research to support your learning and will find it useful to be able to engage with IT resources, including internet, email and Microsoft Teams.

Level 2 Award in an Introduction to Neuroscience in Early Years (NCFE CACHE)

This qualification will enable you to further your continuous professional development (CPD) giving you the confidence to continue in your current employment and the ability to improve your career prospects.

You may wish to enhance your employability by completing further training related to this qualification such as:

• Level 2 Behaviour That Challenges
• Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning/Teaching Assistant
• Level 3 Early Years Practitioner
• Level 2 Understanding Autism
• Level 2 in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

You will create a NCFE portfolio which will provide evidence of your skills, knowledge and understanding and will be internally assessed.

There are no specific entry requirements and no previous experience of working in an early years setting is required. However, may find it helpful if you have already achieved a Level 1 qualification.

Course code for online enrolment: ED2B0AW2