Early learning and childcare practitioners: training modules

This suite of free online modules is available to all ELC providers and open to all ELC workers – not just those delivering the statutory entitlement.

We know that the single most important driver of the quality of a child’s early learning and childcare (ELC) experience is a high quality workforce. Continuous professional learning (CPL) is an essential component of ELC quality and is linked to children’s development. We want a well-trained, professional and skilled workforce with access to high quality training resources to help deliver the best ELC experience for our children. Evidence suggests that CPL helps ensure staff are aware of best practice and are continually supported in their workplace.

Being an online resource these modules also seek to address barriers to learning through virtual and distance models, providing flexible, accessible and affordable learning. You can access the modules on the SSSC website and the National CPL Directory for ELC.

Module	Link and instructions
Module 1: Understanding the social factors which may impact on children’s outcomes in the early years.	Understanding the social factors which may impact on children's outcomes in the early years - Children and young people CPL Create an account and search for ‘social factors’
Module 2: Supporting parents to further engage in their children’s development.	Supporting parents to further engage in their child's development - Children and young people CPL Create an account and search for ‘supporting parents’
Module 3: Supporting the development and progression of children’s early language and literacy.	Supporting the development and progression of children's early language and literacy - Children and young people CPL Create an account and search for “language” or "literacy" to enrol
Module 4: Developing an understanding of curriculum rationale.	Developing an understanding of curriculum rationale - Children and young people CPL
Module 5: Tracking and monitoring.	Tracking and monitoring - Children and young people CPL
Module 6: Building confidence in identifying and responding to additional support needs.	Building confidence in identifying and responding to additional support needs - Children and young people CPL
Module 7: Staff skills, knowledge and confidence in delivering learning in STEM subjects.	National STEM CPL Module - Children and young people CPL  Create an account and search for “STEM” to enrol