Supporting curiosity, connection and confidence in the two-year-old room
Working with two-year-olds is a unique and rewarding part of early years practice — but it also brings specific challenges. This course is designed to help practitioners truly understand the developmental stage of two-year-olds and create the right environment, routines and relationships to support them.
We’ll explore what makes this age group so distinct and how to respond with care, confidence and connection.
This training is ideal for nurseries, preschools and schools now welcoming two-year-olds into their provision.
We’ll cover:
🧠 Understanding Development at Two
What two-year-olds need to feel safe, regulated and engaged — and how they learn best.
💛 Attachment, Relationships & Co-Regulation
Building strong connections and using warm, consistent adult responses to support behaviour and emotions.
🧺 Routines, Care & Transitions
How to approach toileting, meals, sleep and separation in a respectful, developmentally appropriate way.
🏡 Enabling Environments
Setting up spaces that support movement, independence, sensory exploration and calm.
🎨 Play, Communication & Curiosity
Using open-ended play, movement and real-life experiences to support language and learning.
📚 Curriculum & Assessment for Twos
What a meaningful curriculum looks like for this age group — and how to observe and plan effectively.
✔️ Full of practical, affordable ideas
✔️ Grounded in child development and the EYFS
✔️ Designed for both new and experienced practitioners
✔️ Aligned with Ofsted expectations for under-threes
£25pp
Includes certificate and action plan template.
Group booking discounts are available-message me for details.
