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Leadership, Teaching & Planning

Creating and Delivering an Effective Early Years Curriculum

 Learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate an engaging early years curriculum that supports every child's learning and development. 

 

 Ideal for early years practitioners, room leaders, and anyone involved in curriculum planning. 

 🕒 30 Minutes | 💻 100% Online | 📚 Self-Paced Learning | 🎓 Certificate Included | 🚀 Instant Access 

Why This Course Matters

 A well-planned curriculum provides children with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to thrive. Understanding how to deliver an effective curriculum helps practitioners create meaningful learning opportunities that support every child's development. 

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Course Details

 Everything you need to know before enrolling. 
What You'll Learn
 
By completing this course, you will be able to:
 

✓ Understand the purpose of the early years curriculum and its role in children's development.

✓ Explore the areas of learning and development within the EYFS.

✓ Plan engaging learning experiences that meet children's individual needs and interests.

✓ Deliver the curriculum through play, interactions, and enabling environments.

✓ Reflect on and evaluate the effectiveness of your curriculum to improve outcomes for children.

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Course Modules

Module 1: The Purpose of the Early Years Curriculum

  • What an early years curriculum is
  • Why it is important
  • Supporting learning from birth to five
  • The practitioner's role

Module 2: Areas of Learning and Development

  • The seven areas of learning
  • How the areas connect
  • Supporting children's knowledge, skills, and understanding

Module 3: Planning Learning Experiences

  • Observing children's interests
  • Planning meaningful experiences
  • Balancing adult-led and child-initiated learning
  • Creating engaging opportunities

Module 4: Delivering the Curriculum in Practice

  • Learning through play
  • The learning environment
  • High-quality interactions
  • Supporting progress through everyday experiences
  • Understanding Ofsted expectations

Module 5: Reflecting on Curriculum Effectiveness

  • Monitoring children's progress
  • Evaluating learning experiences
  • Adapting the curriculum to meet children's needs
  • Continuous improvement
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:

👶 Early Years Practitioners

🏡 Childminders

🏫 Nursery and Preschool Staff

👩‍🏫 Room Leaders and Senior Practitioners

👩‍💼 Nursery Managers

🎓 Early Years Students and Apprentices

No previous curriculum planning training is required.

Certificate
📜 Certificate Included
Upon successful completion of the course, learners will receive a downloadable certificate which can be used as evidence of professional development and training.
The certificate can be downloaded immediately after successful completion.
Course Features
📱 Mobile Friendly
💻 Fully Online Learning
📜 Certificate Included
🎯 Interactive Learning Activities
🤝 Learner Support Available
📅 12 Months Access
⏱ Learn at Your Own Pace
🚀 Instant Access After Enrolment
Why Choose Stepping Stones?
🌟 Designed Specifically for Childcare Professionals
📚 Practical, Workplace-Focused Learning
🎯 Easy-to-Follow Online Training
💻 Flexible Learning Around Your Schedule
🚀 Instant Access After Purchase
📜 Certificate Included
🤝 Friendly Learner Support
💷 Affordable Professional Development
🏡 Trusted by Early Years Professionals Across the UK

How It Works

Enrol Online

 Purchase the course and gain instant access to your learning dashboard. 

Complete the Training

 Work through the course at your own pace on desktop, tablet or mobile. 

Receive Your Certificate

 Successfully complete the assessment and download your certificate. 

Ready to Get Started?

 Develop the knowledge and confidence to create an engaging early years curriculum that supports every child to learn, develop, and thrive. 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an early years curriculum?

 An early years curriculum is the planned experiences, interactions, and opportunities that support children's learning and development across the EYFS. 

How long does the course take?

 The course takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. 

Is the course fully online?

 Yes. The course can be completed online using a computer, tablet, or mobile device. 

Will I receive a certificate?

 Yes. A downloadable certificate is available after successful completion. 

Who should complete this course?

 This course is suitable for practitioners, room leaders, childminders, managers, and anyone involved in planning or delivering learning in an early years setting. 

Training for Your Whole Team?

This course is perfect for individual learners looking to develop their knowledge and skills.

If you're a nursery owner, manager, or organisation looking to train multiple staff members, explore our Pathways and Partnership solutions.

These programmes combine training, workforce development, compliance support, and progress tracking to help settings build confident, capable, and inspection-ready teams.

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