This course aims to provide an introduction to the early development of the brain in babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age. Around 90% of brain growth occurs before the age of three. Self-regulation in the early years is a critical set of skills that help children to remain calm, attentive, and able to deal with their emotions.

The course introduces you to the neuroscience that can help early years practitioners to improve the development, health, behaviour and outcomes of the babies and children they work with.

You will need to be:

• aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you wish to study
• be eligible to study in the UK, with 'in-date' evidence that shows that you will be resident in the UK for the duration of the course and not currently studying an apprenticeship programme
• be resident in Greater London

You will also need access to a computer (laptop or desktop), and a stable internet connection, to access our interactive online learning platform.

You will complete an online portfolio of evidence which will include written tasks and essay style questions. You will be assigned an assessor, who will mark your work and provide written feedback.

This knowledge course is taught using our interactive online learning platform, which is available at all times so you can choose when and where you want to study.