A good place to be two

Laser Short Courses

Child Care

are flexible, self-guided bursts of e-learning designed to support your Continuous Personal & Professional Development or help you land that dream job.

Why choose Laser short courses?

Our short courses are written by industry professionals with an expertise in the subject and a wealth of knowledge to share. They are designed to be simple and easy to navigate, and are accessible to anyone with an internet connection and a computer, mobile, or tablet.

One of the many advantages of online learning is you can access your course at any time and work at your own pace. After buying a course, you will be able to access the learning material anytime, anywhere, so you can fit learning around your schedule.

Our courses are affordable and do not have an expiry date, just like learning. You can take the multiple-choice quiz at the end of the course as many times as you need to, with no extra fees.

After successful completion of a short course, you will receive an e-Certificate from Takamul Academy as a record of your achievement. Perfect for evidencing your CPD at work or showing to a prospective employer. Many of our childcare courses are CACHE endorsed and you will also have the option of buying a CACHE certificate after successfully completing one of these courses.

Two free courses for everyone who registers an account: 'Digital skills' and 'Health and safety: ICT'. Our complimentary courses will help build your confidence with technology and use it safely, and will be automatically available on your account page.

We are a Skills for Care Endorsed Provider.

# 1: A good place to be two

Being two isn’t easy; at times you feel big and strong, and other times you feel small and vulnerable. Working with two-year-olds isn’t easy either; one minute they are endearing and trustful, the next they are throwing their weight around like little teenagers, testing whether you really mean what you say. This short course, aimed at early years practitioners and those working with young children, looks at how to set up the physical environment to support children in this unique and seemingly contradictory stage. This course may also be of interest to parents and carers of young children.

# 2: A magical place to learn

This course, aimed at childcare practitioners working with young children, looks at creating a themed indoor environment that gives children the opportunity to explore and learn both independently and with adult guidance. ‘A magical place to learn’ takes a fairy tale theme as the starting point for a variety of exciting activities and experiences.

#3:Child development:0-5 years

This short course explores the concept of child development and how important it is to the work that we carry out with children. Discover child development theories and learn how to apply them to situations within your setting. Study aspects of development, including brain development, and consider how best to prepare activities for children and guide their learning.

A short online course includes:

Tutorial
Reading
Presentations
good Practice Examples
Activities
Assessment quizes

Endorsement statement

Laser short course has been reviewed by a Subject Specialist in childcare and endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and rigor. CACHE is a trading name of NCFE and CACHE; Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education; and NNEB are registered trademarks owned by NCFE.
On successful completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from Takamul Academy and have the option of purchasing a CACHE certificate.

Choose a Course Option

$42

Course 1 : A good place to be two

Learning outcomes

You will see how important different environments are for two-year-olds, and will know how to create spaces that encourage movement and action, withdrawing and relaxing, imaginative play, and tactile exploration
You will find out about the links between physical activity and brain and body development, and the strong biological drive children have for experiences that develop their ‘vestibular sense’
You will learn how being physical underpins mental health through building self-image, confidence, and self-esteem
You will understand the need for two-year-olds to immerse themselves in nature and child-friendly recesses in a nursery garden will be suggested to learners
You will learn the importance of peaceful places in a childcare setting, as well as the importance of creating opportunities for a child to use their imagination
You will learn about the positive effects of imaginative, sensory, and tactical play
You will be given suggested ideas for activities and spaces that promote physical, tactile, and sensory play; as well as examples of nurturing spaces – such as a comfortable book corner – and spaces that encourage children to be imaginative – such as a role play area

Advantages of this course

While open areas are vital for active play, and different materials needed for sensory play, two-year-olds also need to disengage from action during a busy day so their bodies can recharge and their minds can reflect on and process experiences. Imaginative play can also help a child to process experiences and also try to understand the world around them.
This course offers the learner ideas and activities for creating the perfect environment full of opportunities for whole-child development
Reading texts, case studies, website and video resources are utilised to explore environments for two-year-olds in more detail

$42

Course 2 : A magical place to learn

Learning outcomes

Young children are naturally curious and want to explore and learn. If a childcare practitioner creates an environment that is richly resourced with activities, children will learn naturally from all that is around them. It is the practitioner’s skill in creating the environment that is important, and then providing the appropriate support for each child so they get the most from the activities. Wherever possible, children should be fully involved in creating their own place to learn and contribute their ideas and art work.

This course will guide you through the process of creating a themed indoor environment, using fairy tales as an example. Upon completion of the course, practitioners will have the tools, confidence, and enthusiasm to bring their ideas to life.

Aim of the course

To increase your knowledge and understanding of the many areas of learning that can be created within the child’s indoor environment, and to maximise the opportunities for learning by purposefully planning each area, involving children in the choices made.

Objective of the course

You will be able to create a more interesting and exciting indoor environment that will allow children to explore and learn.

Course structure

Filmed tutorials, planning resources and tools, presentation, and good practice example videos – all video content is original and has been created for this course by Laser Learning
Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge.

$40

Course 3: Child development:0-5 years

Learning outcomes

You will learn that children’s development begins from the moment of conception
You will learn that a child’s development is influenced by the adults who care for them
You will learn to be aware of a child’s needs covering all five outcomes mentioned in Every Child Matters
You will learn that individual children develop in different ways and that it is extremely important that every child is treated as an individual

Advantages of this course

This course looks at child development theories and theorists, and why it is important to know how children develop when working with them
It is important to understand the areas of child development to offer appropriate learning experiences and levels of support for each individual child
Additional activities encourage you to reflect on your learning
There is also suggested extended reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge

$70

2 Courses

2 courses of your choice

Get a special offer discount for a bundle of 2 courses, once enrolled you will be emailed for choosing the 2 courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I complete a short course?

There are lots of reasons a short course might benefit you, these include:

Building your confidence in specific areas
Learning more about topics you’re interested in
Preparing yourself for a new role or for a future promotion
Building on your skills or learn new skills to improve your CV
Challenging yourself to improve and learn something new

Some courses allow you to achieve new skills that are compulsory for your job role.

What makes a Laser Learning short course different to other short courses?

Our short courses have been created to make learning new skills engaging, worthwhile, and with different learning styles in mind. Each tutorial has been filmed by our team at Laser Studios and we use professional presenters like Kevin Duala of The One Show and Blues Clues fame!

Who writes Laser Learning short courses?

Our short courses are written by a subject specialist with occupational competence in the subject area. This means our childcare short courses are written by childcare professionals, our business courses are written by business professionals, etc.

The course content is then carefully edited and reviewed by our content team to ensure it meets our standards.

What do I get at the end of the short course?

When you successfully complete a course, you can download and print your Laser Learning certificate. If the course you have chosen to complete is CACHE endorsed, you can also choose to pay for an additional CACHE endorsed certificate. This is a hard-copy certificate that will be sent to the address on your account.

Do I have to complete an assessment?

There is a multiple choice quiz at the end of each course. There is no limit on how many times you can take the quiz. You need to successfully complete the course in order to access your certificate.

How do I apply for a CACHE certificate?

After successfully passing the quiz in your CACHE endorsed course, you will get a congratulations message and a link to go back to the course page. After clicking on this link, you will be directed back to the course page, which now gives you the option of purchasing a CACHE certificate. Click the 'Buy Now' button to purchase the certificate and follow the instructions on screen.

If you haven't entered your address on the 'My Profile' area of your account, you will br prompted to do so before you can order a CACHE Certificate.

Once you have entered your address, go to the 'My certificates' area of your account and you will now see the 'Buy Now' button.

Are Laser Learning short courses recognised qualifications?

Our short courses are not full qualifications. CPD courses are designed to build on your skills, teach you something new, and build your confidence. They are not recognised as an accredited qualification.

What does it mean if a course is ‘endorsed’?

Childcare and teaching:
An endorsed short course has been developed to meet the specific needs of learners and has been endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and rigor. The course has been reviewed by a subject specialist in childcare and approved for endorsement. This course is not recognised by Ofqual as a regulated qualification.