Helping children reach their full potential starts with understanding how they learn. This certificate is ideal for anyone interested in the learning and development of young children, including practitioners in early years settings or those looking for a career working with children from birth to seven. You’ll explore diverse perspectives on childhood, the importance of play and creativity, and how policy shapes early education. Through this, you’ll build a strong foundation in theory and practice. It also prepares you for further study and opens up opportunities to support young children and their families across a range of professional settings.**Key features of the course**- Develops your understanding of young children’s learning and development- Focuses on young children’s play and creativity within the context of the family and early childhood settings- Includes national and international perspectives on early childhood- Builds a solid foundation for further study
Which department am I in?
The Open University
Study options
Online/Distance
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£8,840.00 (9,63,173)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
October 2026
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.