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Free Level 2 Early Years Neuroscience Course Online – Learning Curve

CostFREE
Duration7 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyNCFE awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Neuroscience in Early Years Course. Study online. You can work through this course at your own pace, fitting it around your job or other commitments. It covers how the brain develops in the first seven years of life, how the social brain forms, how to nurture self-regulation in children, and how SEND can affect a child's ability to self-regulate. No previous qualifications are required. The course takes seven weeks.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for those working in early years or childcare. A level 2 qualification in neuroscience in early years is a great way to further your personal and professional development, helping practitioners to improve the development, health, behaviour and outcomes of the babies and children they work with. This course is suited for those looking to progress as a Teaching Assistant, Nursery Worker or a Learning Mentor

Entry requirements

There are no previous qualifications required to complete this qualification. This is an entry level qualification aimed to build your skills and knowledge.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how the brain develops during a child's first seven years.
  • You'll explore how around 90% of brain growth occurs before the age of three.
  • You'll learn how the social brain develops and what shapes it.
  • You'll develop strategies to nurture self-regulation in young children.
  • You'll understand how SEND can affect a child's ability to self-regulate.
  • You'll apply neuroscience knowledge to support children's development, health, and behaviour.

How you will learn

This is an online course delivered through flexible self-paced study. You'll work through learning materials at your own pace and complete knowledge-based assessment tasks online. Because this is a knowledge qualification, you don't need to be observed in a workplace setting, though the provider notes that working in a relevant childcare setting will help you apply what you learn.

What you will need to bring

Learning Curve will confirm anything you need before you start. As an online course, no specialist materials are required. You'll need access to a device with an internet connection.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Nursery worker: support children's learning and development in a nursery setting.
  • Teaching assistant: work alongside teachers in early years or primary classrooms.
  • Learning mentor: help children with social, emotional, or behavioural needs.
  • Nursery practitioner: plan and deliver activities for babies and young children.
  • Early years educator: work in a childcare or nursery setting with a broader role.
  • SEND support assistant: support children with special educational needs in early years.

What you could study next

A natural next step is the Level 3 Award or Certificate in Understanding Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, which goes deeper into supporting children with SEND. You could also work toward the Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator, the qualification recognised in statutory staffing ratios for nursery work. If you're interested in supporting children's mental health and wellbeing, a Level 3 Award in Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health is worth exploring.

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