This course is made up of two units. 

Understanding neuroscience in early years:

• Neuroscience of early brain development 
• Neurons and their main functions 
• Synaptogenesis
• How the social brain develops 

Understanding self-regulation and how to nurture this in children from birth to seven years:

• The Limbic System 
• Self-regulation 
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and influences that can affect a child's ability to self-regulate 
• Coregulation and its role 
• Stresses which impact children 
• Adverse childhood experiences and how they influence long-term well-being and development 
• The difference between predominant behaviours and alternative relational approaches and policies in behaviour management 

To complete this Distance Learning Course at no charge you will need to match the following entry criteria:

• Are a resident of the EEU (European Economic Area) and have been for at least 3 years
• Will be undertaking your learning within England
• Are aged 19 or above
• There are no formal entry requirements for this course but you will need to have a good standard of English and maths

• Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study.
• We recommended allowing a minimum of 5 to 6 hours per week to study this course in your own time.
• You will be given submission dates for each unit to help you stay on track and complete within the allocated timeframe of 6 months.  
• This course is delivered through online assessments and online learning materials.
• You are required to study the learning materials online and then answer the knowledge-based assessments confirming your understanding of the topics.
• We encourage learners to reflect on their own experiences, work-based or personal and include these within their answers where relevant and suitable.
• This is a level 2 qualification, answers should be formed in paragraphs and learners will be required to write in detail, using structured sentences demonstrating knowledge.