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The Children’s Support Worker course is designed to provide learners with the essential knowledge and practical understanding required to support children’s development, wellbeing, safety, and learning in care and educational settings. This CPD-accredited course equips you with the skills to work effectively with children in early years environments, schools, residential care, and community support services.

Children’s support roles are in high demand across the UK as safeguarding, early intervention, and inclusive education continue to be key priorities. This flexible online course explores child development, health and safety, child protection, play-based learning, early years provision, and supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

If you are searching for a children’s support worker course UK, childcare and child development training, or early years and SEN support course, this programme provides a strong professional foundation.

Enrol today and develop the confidence to support children’s growth, learning, and emotional wellbeing.

Children’s Support Worker Course Overview

This course introduces the core principles of working with children, focusing on development, safeguarding, health, and inclusive support.

You will study:

Stages of child development and learning
Providing safe and effective care for children
Promoting healthy eating and active lifestyles
Health and safety responsibilities in childcare settings
Child protection and safeguarding procedures
The importance of play, creativity, and imagination
Early years education and provision
Supporting children with special educational needs

Each module builds your ability to create safe, nurturing, and development-focused environments for children.

Learning Outcomes of This Children’s Support Worker Course

By the end of this CPD-accredited course, you will:

Understand the key stages of child development
Support children’s physical, emotional, and social needs
Promote healthy lifestyles for children
Apply safeguarding and child protection procedures
Use play to support learning and development
Understand early years frameworks and provision
Support children with SEN effectively
Work confidently in childcare and support roles

Why Enrol in This Children’s Support Worker Course?

This CPD-accredited course is ideal for individuals looking to start or progress in childcare, early years, or children’s support roles. It strengthens safeguarding awareness, improves care practice, and enhances employability across education and care sectors.

With flexible 24/7 online access, you can study at your own pace while gaining skills valued by UK employers.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is suitable for:

Aspiring children’s support workers
Teaching assistants and learning support staff
Early years practitioners and nursery staff
Youth and community support workers
Foster carers and residential care staff
Parents and carers interested in child development

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. It is suitable for:

Beginners entering childcare or education sectors
Professionals seeking to enhance child support skills
Learners preparing for further study in childcare or child psychology

Assessment Method

Assessment for the Children’s Support Worker course is conducted through an automated multiple-choice exam. A 60% pass mark is required to successfully complete the course and earn the CPD Accredited Certificate.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, you will receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from Apex Learning, confirming your competence in supporting children’s development and wellbeing.

Digital Certificate: £9.99 (discounted)
Hard Copy Certificate: £14.99 (discounted)

Note: Discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only. Secure yours before the offer ends.