For those working with babies from birth to age two — and beyond
In Ofsted’s words:
“Staff working with the youngest children must be trained specifically to understand and meet their needs.”
(Statutory Framework for the EYFS, 2024)
This in-depth course is designed for practitioners working with babies and very young children, helping you build confidence, deepen your understanding and ensure you’re delivering high-quality, responsive care that meets both children’s developmental needs and Ofsted expectations.
We explore:
🧠 The Role of the Practitioner
What babies need from adults — being responsive, consistent and emotionally available.
❤️ Positive Relationships & Attachment Theory
Why strong bonds matter, how babies form attachments and how we become a secure base.
🗣️ Communication and Language
Supporting early communication through interaction, rhythm, song and sensitive responses.
👶 Meeting the Needs of the Baby
Understanding routines, sensory needs, physical care and respectful caregiving.
🌱 How Do Babies Learn?
Exploring learning through movement, sensory play, connection and repetition.
🏡 Your Ethos and Curriculum
Aligning your setting’s values with what babies really need to thrive.
🧺 Enabling Environments
Creating calm, sensory-rich spaces that support regulation, exploration and curiosity.
📚 Resources & Reflections
With downloadable tools and reflective prompts to embed learning into practice.
This training is ideal for:
New and experienced baby room practitioners
Settings developing their birth to two provision
Managers looking to meet Ofsted’s requirements for under-twos
