Cognitive, Social & Emotional Development Training Programme

A two day interactive programme to support practitioners to increase knowledge, understand research and good practice from pregnancy to toddlerhood.

Learners consider how neuroscience, child development and theory can be combined to support practitioners to identify and develop the right support at the right time, to help families build independence and resilience whilst developing good practice models. 

Learners will:

• Explore a range of factors influencing the foetal brain
• Develop an understanding of the importance of communication from pre-birth
• Consider a range of risk factors including stress, substance misuse, domestic abuse,  neglect, mental health and socio-economic factors,
• Examine a range of theories, research and good practice in relation to neuroscience, child development and play
• Explore activities and strategies to support families
• Reflect on own experience, knowledge, understanding and skills in order to develop practice