Sessions covering a wide range of subjects are available on the Train To Work With Children in Devon website.

E learning has the advantage that you can study where and when you want, at a time and pace that suits you.

Each session is linked to the appropriate National Occupational Standards (NOS). Sessions are not assessed but there are activities, case studies and a multiple choice questionnaire which will help you to reflect on your learning.

In order to access the e-learning sessions, you will need basic IT skills in using the internet, sending and receiving emails, and downloading files.

If you don’t have access to a computer at home, your local library can offer you 30 minutes free internet access per day.

How to register

Before you can access the e-learning sessions on the website, you will need to apply for a password. Please complete and return the e-learning password request form (39KB - pdf help) – or you can apply by emailing julie.fletcher@devon.gov.uk You will then be sent a password together with full instructions on how to register online and login to the e-learning sessions.

A record of your learning

Certificates for e-learning sessions you have completed are available on request. These form a record of your learning, and can be incorporated into your Professional Portfolio as evidence of your Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

Before we can issue your certificate you will be required to complete a multiple choice questionnaire to test your understanding of the session, and a short evaluation form for each session undertaken. The questionnaire, evaluation form and certificate request form are included at the end of each e-learning session.

E Learning sessions

Inclusion and Special Education Needs

• Understanding Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
• Working with Children with Disabilities and Special Educational Needs
• Autistic Spectrum Disorders
• Working with Children with Cystic Fibrosis

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

• Working with Children from Different Cultures

Child Protection

• Child Protection Legislation Part 1 and 2
• Recognising Child Abuse
• Responding to Child Abuse
• Child Protection Conference and other Key Procedures

Working with Children

• Every Child Matters
• Child Care Legislation
• Working in Partnership with other Agencies
• Behaviour Management

Working in an Early Years Setting

• Keep it Confidential
• Recording Skills
• Registration and Inspection
• Managing the Use of Physical Resources
• Outdoor Play
• The Importance of Providing an Environment that is Safe, Stimulating and Secure
• Working with Parents and Carers

Working with Babies

• Working with Babies: Providing a safe, secure environment
• Working with Babies: Providing suitable stimulating play experiences to encourage and support physical development
• Working with Babies: Providing suitable stimulating play experiences to encourage intellectual development
• Working with Babies: Planning a suitable daily routine

Supporting Children’s Learning

• How Children Learn
• Observation and Assessment Skills
• Supporting Learning in Language and Communication 0-4 years
• Mathematics in the Early Years
• Music and Dance in the Early Years
• Supporting Learning – Primary English
• Working with Groups of Children

Children’s Social and Emotional Development

• Understanding Children’s Social and Emotional Development 0-3 years
• Facilitating Children’s Social and Emotional Development 0-3 years
• Understanding Children’s Social and Emotional Development 3-5 years
• Facilitating Children’s Social and Emotional Development 3-5 years
• Understanding Children’s Social and Emotional Development 6-13 years
• Facilitating Children’s Social and Emotional Development 6-13 years

Children’s Physical Development

• Understanding Children’s Physical Development 0-3 years
• Facilitating Children’s Physical Development 0-3 years
• Understanding Children’s Physical Development 3-5 years
• Facilitating Children’s Physical Development 3-5 years
• Understanding Children’s Physical Development 6-13 years
• Facilitating Children’s Physical Development 6-13 years

Children’s Physical, Mental and Social Wellbeing

• Identifying and Coping with Childhood Illnesses
• Bullying
• Eating Disorders
• Sexuality and Personal Relationships
• Teenagers and Sexual Health
• Alcohol and Young People

Continuous Professional Development

• Reflective Practice

Other online learning resources

UK Online Centres

UK online centres are for anyone who wants to try out computers and the internet. UK online centres aim to provide everyone in the UK with access to computers near to where they live, as well as giving help and advice on using them. To find your nearest centre, search online or call free on 0800 77 1234

LearnDirect

LearnDirect offers a wide range of computer-based training covering reading, writing and number skills; and improving IT skills. To find your nearest learndirect centre, or for further information about a course, call 0800 101 901

BBC Learning

These sections are particularly useful, and provide a wealth of learning resources and links to other useful websites.

• Children’s Learning – with links to Curriculum Online, Parents Centre and Childcare Careers
• Health and Nursing – including online First Aid courses, health advice for 18-25 year olds, links to NHS Direct and St John Ambulance websites.
• Schools – including learning resources for children of all ages and links to various websites providing information and advice to children and young adults.
• There are also free on-line learning courses in computer skills and literacy and numeracy skills