Play Therapy
Learn the principles of Play Therapy through a comprehensive programme that will provide you with important skills for child growth, safety, and effective caregiving.
Course Highlights
Play Therapy is a necessary training for everyone who wants to use creative and interactive methods to promote healthy child development. The basis for the entire course will be laid in Module 1, where you will learn about the fundamentals of home-based childcare. Ensuring that you fulfil all legal and regulatory requirements, Module 2 walks you through the process of becoming an authorised home-based childcare provider.
As you go along, Module 3 concentrates on helping you acquire the practical abilities needed for child care, like behaviour control and communication. In-depth information on children’s learning and development is covered in Module 4, which also offers you techniques to help them develop. Modules 5 and 6 include important subjects like health and safety and child safety, so you can be sure the kids in your care are in a safe and secure setting.
Important topics like special needs, nutrition, and pertinent regulations and legislation are covered in Modules 7 through 9. You will graduate from this course with a comprehensive grasp of play therapy, empowering you to provide wise and considerate care for children.
Learning outcome
- Master the fundamentals of home-based childcare.
- Understand the registration process for approved childcare.
- Develop effective caregiving skills.
- Gain insights into children's learning and development.
- Learn safeguarding and child protection methods.
- Ensure health and safety in childcare settings.
- Understand the needs of children with special requirements.
Course media
Why should I take this course?
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of play therapy techniques.
- Learn to create a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Enhance your caregiving skills to support child development.
- Understand legal requirements and best practices in childcare.
- Equip yourself with the skills to address special needs in children.
Career Path
- Play Therapist
- Childcare Provider
- Early Childhood Educator
- Special Needs Assistant
- Child Development Specialist
- Family Support Worker
- Home-Based Childcarer
Requirements
- No prior experience required.
- Access to a computer and internet.
- Passion for working with children.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Module 1: Introduction to Home-Based Childcare | |||
| Introduction to Home-Based Childcare | 00:13:00 | ||
| Module 2: Registering as an Approved Home-Based Childcarer | |||
| Registering as an Approved Home-Based Childcarer | 00:28:00 | ||
| Module 3: Effective Skills of a Childcarer | |||
| Effective Skills of a Childcarer | 01:11:00 | ||
| Module 4: Children’s Learning and Development | |||
| Children’s Learning and Development | 00:53:00 | ||
| Module 5: Safeguarding Children | |||
| Safeguarding Children | 00:29:00 | ||
| Module 6: Health and Safety | |||
| Health and Safety | 00:20:00 | ||
| Module 7: Healthy Food for Children | |||
| Healthy Food for Children | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 8: Children with Special Needs | |||
| Children with Special Needs | 00:47:00 | ||
| Module 9: Law and Legislation | |||
| Law and Legislation | 00:44:00 | ||
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1 Year Access 
4 Students 
5 hours, 37 minutes