Creativity and Educational Needs for Children
45 1 Day Children-Focused Course
This course provides essential knowledge and practical skills to support children’s creativity and educational development. It focuses on creating inclusive, engaging, and stimulating environments that meet diverse learning needs while promoting confidence, expression, and overall development.
Course Objectives
- Understand the importance of creativity in child development and learning.
- Recognise different learning styles and educational needs in children.
- Understand how creativity supports emotional, social, and cognitive development.
- Learn how to create inclusive and stimulating learning environments.
- Develop skills to support children with additional or special educational needs (SEN).
- Use creative approaches to enhance engagement and participation.
- Understand the role of play in learning and development.
- Promote confidence, self-expression, and independence in children.
- Adapt activities to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Work effectively with families, carers, and educational professionals.
- Understand safeguarding considerations within educational settings.
- Maintain accurate observations, assessments, and progress records.
- Reflect on practice to improve learning outcomes for children.
Target Audience
This course is suitable for teachers, teaching assistants, support workers, early years practitioners, healthcare staff, and anyone working with children in educational or care settings.
Course Format
- Duration: 1 Day
- Mode: In-person training only
- Assessment: Practical activities, group discussions, and reflective learning
Certification
Participants will receive a Creativity and Educational Needs for Children Certificate upon successful completion of the course.
The certification is valid for 1–2 years (in line with organisational policy).
Relevant Legislation and Guidance
- Children Act 1989 & 2004
- Health and Social Care Act 2008
- Care Act 2014
- Equality Act 2010
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice
- Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework
- Human Rights Act 1998
- Working Together to Safeguard Children
- Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)
- CQC Fundamental Standards
