Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children in Childcare
Level:
CPD
Duration:
3 hrs
Course code:
TD/2025/09006
Max group:
12
Learn to foster secure attachments and positive relationships with children in childcare settings
Course Summary
Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children in Childcare
The Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children in Childcare course is designed to help childcare professionals understand the importance of secure attachment and its impact on children's emotional, social, and cognitive development. Participants will learn how to build positive, trusting relationships with children, fostering a safe and nurturing environment that promotes healthy attachment. The course covers the theory of attachment, how early relationships shape a child's behavior, and practical strategies for supporting children in forming secure connections. By applying attachment principles, professionals will be equipped to create a stable, emotionally supportive atmosphere that enhances children's well-being and encourages positive behavior. Key Topics Include: Understanding attachment theory and its stages The role of caregivers in fostering secure attachments Recognizing signs of attachment difficulties and how to respond Building positive, trusting relationships with children Strategies to promote emotional security and resilience in childcare settings The impact of attachment on social skills, behavior, and learning By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to nurture positive relationships with children, ensuring their emotional needs are met and promoting healthy development in childcare environments.
Course Contents
Introduction to Attachment Theory Overview of attachment theory and key stages of attachment
The role of primary caregivers in attachment development Building Secure Attachments
How to foster trust and emotional security in children
Strategies for developing positive relationships with children
Recognizing Attachment Difficulties Identifying signs of insecure attachment
Approaches to support children with attachment issues
Promoting Emotional and Social Development
Encouraging resilience, empathy, and positive social skills
Practical activities to build strong emotional bonds
Creating a Supportive Environment How to create a nurturing, responsive environment in childcare settings
The importance of consistency and routine in fostering secure attachment
This course equips childcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to foster positive relationships and secure attachments with children, promoting emotional and social well-being.
Assessment
The instructor conducts a single written assessments at the end of the course. Upon successful completion, learners will receive a three-year Level 3 Award in Principles of Safeguarding and Protecting Children, Young People or Vulnerable Adults (Level 6 in Scotland). No external assessors are required for this qualification.
Duration
The course requires a minimum of 7 hours, distributed over the day. While it is ideal to complete the course in one day, we can adjust the schedule to suit your specific needs, as long as the course is completed within 3 weeks of starting and each training session lasts at least two hours.
Certification Validity
This qualification has no formal expiry, however regular CPD and updates are recommended.
Further Information - Course Numbers
A maximum of 12 students can be accommodated on this course and all candidates must be a minimum of 18 years of age to qualify.
Assessment method: Activities, test paper.
Pre-requisite: None
Suggested progression:
recommended refresher training and CPD;