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Course overview

Cognitive development means how children think, explore and figure things out. It is the development of knowledge, skills, problem solving and dispositions which help children to think about and understand the world around them.

In this course, we will explore:

·       How babies make decisions, identify patterns and predict.

·       The connection between thinking and moving.

·       The key cognitive skills young children develop.

  • Who is this course for?

    Anyone who works with children from birth to the age of five in an early years or childcare setting.

  • What you need to know

    You can access at a time and in a place that best suits you as you have 90 days to complete the course from the point of purchase. You can also log onto the course over several days if you’re not able to complete the course in one session.

    Your student dashboard enables you to download certificates for completed courses.

  • How long will it take?

    This course will take approximately 2.5 hours to complete.

Course content

  1. 1

    • Welcome

    • Introduction

    • Qu.1

    • Development Ripples Outwards

    • Qu.2

    • Babies

    • Qu.3

    • Babies Part 2.

    • Qu.4

    • Joint Attention

    • Toddlers

    • Qu.5

    • Mind Mindedness

    • Qu.6

    • The Power of the Point and Object Permanence

    • Qu.7

    • The Pre-school Years

    • Qu.8

    • Executive Function

    • Qu.9

    • Cognitive Development and the EYFS

    • Qu.10

    • Wrapping up

    • Just before you go...

Your Trainer

Fiona Holiday

I started my career as a teacher specialising in Early Years, have worked as a deputy head teacher in a primary school and spent many years as a local authority advisory teacher for Early Years education, with a particular focus on social and emotional development and inclusion. I am now a certified play and creative arts therapist, working in private practice and with some charities to provide therapeutic support. I am a keynote speaker, trainer and consultant, working with schools, early years settings, local authorities and other organisations. I am also an artist and illustrator, using creativity to connect with myself and others.

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