Supporting Regulation, Behaviour & Wellbeing in Early Years
Develop practical strategies to support emotional regulation, positive behaviour, and children's wellbeing through responsive early years practice.
Ideal for practitioners supporting children's emotional development and behaviour.
Course Details
✓ Understand how emotional development influences children's behaviour.
✓ Explore how the developing brain and nervous system affect emotional regulation.
✓ Use practical co-regulation strategies to support children during challenging moments.
✓ Respond positively to meltdowns and challenging behaviour.
✓ Support children experiencing anxiety, emotional sensitivity, and additional emotional needs.
✓ Create emotionally safe environments that promote wellbeing for both children and staff.
Module 1: Understanding Emotional Development and Behaviour
- Emotional development in early childhood
- Behaviour as communication
- Building secure relationships
- Supporting emotional wellbeing
Module 2: The Developing Brain, Nervous System and Emotional Safety
- Brain development in early childhood
- Stress responses
- Emotional safety
- Co-regulation and attachment
Module 3: Supporting Emotional Regulation in Practice
- Helping children recognise emotions
- Practical co-regulation strategies
- Teaching self-regulation skills
- Everyday approaches to emotional support
Module 4: Reducing Meltdowns, Escalation and Challenging Behaviour
- Identifying triggers
- Preventative strategies
- Responding calmly during difficult situations
- Supporting recovery after emotional incidents
Module 5: Supporting Anxiety, Emotional Sensitivity and Wellbeing
- Recognising anxiety in young children
- Supporting emotionally sensitive children
- Promoting resilience
- Working alongside families
Module 6: Reflective Practice, Staff Wellbeing and Emotionally Safe Settings
- Reflecting on behaviour support
- Looking after staff wellbeing
- Creating emotionally safe environments
- Continuous improvement
👶 Early Years Practitioners
🏡 Childminders
🏫 Nursery and Preschool Staff
👩🏫 Room Leaders
👩💼 Nursery Managers
🎓 Early Years Students and Apprentices
❤️ Anyone supporting children's emotional wellbeing and behaviour
No previous behaviour or wellbeing training is required.