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Literacy and Maths Early Years Essentials

CPD certified online training Contains 2 modules Included in membership

Equip yourself with the essential skills to confidently teach literacy and mathematics within your childminding setting. This course combines two foundational modules, specially crafted for childminders in the UK, to boost young children's learning and help them meet early developmental milestones. Gain practical tools, innovative ideas, and a deeper understanding of how to support key literacy and maths skills, ensuring children in your care are ready for a lifetime of learning. Save £15 by purchasing the complete course bundle instead of the individual modules!

£45.00

About this course

This two-in-one course offers a comprehensive approach to early years learning in literacy and mathematics. In the Literacy module, you’ll learn techniques for fostering a love of language, from storytelling and rhyming to early reading and writing skills. You'll explore how to create a language-rich environment and nurture effective communication skills, building the foundation for lifelong literacy.

The Mathematics module brings an equally hands-on approach to teaching numbers, shapes, and patterns. You’ll discover strategies for making maths engaging and relatable through play, activities, and exploration. This module covers key early maths concepts and practical ways to introduce them in a fun, accessible way, helping young children develop problem-solving skills and mathematical thinking.

Combining these modules will empower you with the knowledge and confidence to enrich every child's learning journey.

All Childminding UK online training supports the use of Browser Extensions for translation and Dyslexia support. If you currently use a Browser Extension you can be confident that you will be able to use it while completing your training.

Topics covered

  • **Literacy in the Early Years**
  • Literacy
  • Communication and Language
  • Phonics
  • Reading
  • Muscle Memory
  • Developing muscles required for handwriting
  • Writing
  • How open ended resources can help with literacy skills
  • Involving parents in children’s learning
  • **Exploring Maths in the Early Years**
  • What is maths
  • Number
  • Shape
  • Patterns, sequencing and connections
  • Spatial reasoning
  • Enabling Environments, routines and continuous provision
  • Planning for maths
  • Maths in the outdoors
  • Working in partnership with parents
£45.00
I really appreciated the focus on practical, hands-on activities in each module. This course is already having an impact on how well the children are exploring and learning! Highly recommend! Member Feedback

This course contains 2 modules:

About CPD Accreditation

Step one

Once successfully completed we'll send your name, email address and details of this module to the CPD Accreditation Service.

Step two

The CPD Accreditation Service will email you a certificate showing the number of CPD hours you have earned.

Step three

You can store or print the certificate as a record of your Continuing Professional Development.

About this online training

How long do I have to complete the training?

This course will be available for one year from the date of purchase and can be accessed and completed as many times as needed during that period.

After one year, access can be purchased again at a discounted rate

This course is included as part of membership and available at no extra cost for the lifetime of the memebership.


Can I buy this training as a gift?

Yes, but please make sure you create a new account for the recipient and purchase whilst logged into that account. This ensures certificates are issued in the correct name.