This innovative, work-based course offers you the opportunity to gain a qualification while continuing to work. We have designed this course specifically for those working on a paid or voluntary basis with children and young people in settings such as schools, nurseries, childcare, fostercare, child minding, youth groups, cadets, or library services. You will explore the relationship between theories of child development and practical application in the workplace where you will gain a valuable understanding of how children and young people learn. • learning theory • behaviour for learning • curriculum subject areas • different aspects of special educational needs and inclusion