Childcare Short CPD Courses
Are you a practitioner or teacher looking to update your skills and knowledge? Explore our range of short CPD courses designed specifically for EY Practitioners & teachers. Our CPD for teachers & practitioners courses are available online, allowing you to complete them at your own pace using our Learning Portal. These courses suit whether you are a qualified practitioner looking to enhance your skills or a new educator entering the field.
Our CPD for educators courses cover essential topics such as safeguarding, development, food safety, and managing behaviours. Each course is designed to be concise and impactful, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to apply in your classroom.
With the flexibility to enrol anytime and study from home, you can fit your professional development around your busy schedule. Choose UK Open College for your CPD needs and take the first step towards enhancing your teaching skills and advancing your career.
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Engaging Hard to Reach Parents Course – Short CPD Course
£32.00Engaging Hard to Reach Parents Course. Many educators recognise the importance of involving parents in children’s learning, which is why hard-to-reach...Add to basket -
Role of the Room Leader Course – Short CPD Course
£32.00Role of the room leader course. A Room Leader in a nursery plays a crucial role in creating a safe,...Add to basket -
Safer Eating for Young Children Course – Short CPD Course
£32.00Safer eating for young children course. In September 2025, the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Statutory Framework introduced safer eating...Add to basket -
SEND 3 x Course Package – Short CPD Courses
£76.00SEND E Learning Courses. We have combined 3 of our most popular SEN courses in one affordable package. This package...Add to basket -
Understanding Play Schemas – Short CPD Course
£32.00Understanding Play Schemas Course. A play schema refers to the repetitive patterns of behaviour that children display as they explore...Add to basket -
Role of the Before/After School Club Supervisor – Short CPD course
£32.00After school club course. Before / after school clubs are an invaluable resource for any child who wants to explore...Add to basket -
A Good Place To Be Two – Short CPD Course
£32.00Short Early Years Course. Being two isn’t easy; at times you feel big and strong and then you feel small...Add to basket -
A Magical Place to Learn – Short CPD Course
£32.00A magical place to learn. This course, aimed at childcare practitioners, looks at creating a themed indoor environment that gives...Add to basket -
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE’s) – Short CPD Course
£32.00Adverse Childhood Experiences Course. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are highly stressful, and potentially traumatic, events, or situations that occur during...Add to basket -
Children in Care – Short CPD Course
£32.00Children in care course. The number of children reported to be in care in England is approximately 1 in every...Add to basket -
Communication and the EYFS – Short CPD Course
£32.00Communication and the EYFS. Explore one of the prime areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS): Communication and language....Add to basket -
Creating a Home Learning Environment – Short CPD Course
£32.00Creating a Home Learning Environment course. Explore ideas for creating an enabling home learning environment, holistic activities for the home...Add to basket -
Developing Learning Resources – Short CPD Course
£32.00Developing Learning Resources Course. This course will help teachers and teaching assistants to create, find, and adapt learning resources for...Add to basket -
Developing Self Esteem in Young Children – Short CPD Course
£32.00Self esteem online course. This short course, aimed at those working in an early years setting, explores answers to the...Add to basket -
Equality, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Education – Short CPD Course
£32.00Equality & diversity online course. It’s important children learn from the earliest age to value differences between people and to...Add to basket
Frequently Asked Questions
Have you got questions about our cpd courses for teachers? Take a look at some of the common questions our students ask below:
CPD courses for teachers are short, accredited programs designed to help educators enhance their skills, stay current with educational trends, and meet professional development requirements. These courses cover a wide range of topics relevant to teaching and education.
Both new and experienced teachers, practitioner and educators can benefit from CPD courses. These courses are ideal for educators looking to update their skills, gain new insights, and improve their teaching practices. They are also beneficial for those preparing for new roles or seeking career advancement in the education sector.
Our CPD courses are delivered online, allowing you to study at your own pace and on your own schedule. You can access course materials 24/7 through our Learning Portal, making it easy to fit your professional development around your busy teaching schedule.
Our CPD courses for teachers cover a wide range of topics, including safeguarding, child development, effective staff supervision, cultural awareness, managing behaviour, and more. Each course is designed to provide practical knowledge and strategies that you can apply in your classroom.
Enrolling in a CPD course is simple. You can browse our selection of courses on the UK Open College website, add your chosen course to the basket, and proceed to checkout. Once enrolled, you will gain access to the course materials.
Completing CPD courses helps you stay updated with the latest educational practices, enhances your teaching skills, and demonstrates your commitment to professional development. It can also improve your employability and career prospects by adding valuable qualifications to your CV.
What is a CPD Course? Our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) courses are designed to help you expand your knowledge within the Childcare Field. We can help you gain new skills in one specialism, or help you learn a variety of skills.
These courses are designed to be short in length and can be used to help you advance in your Childcare career. Our Short CPD Courses cover a variety of topics, such as Safeguarding, Development, Food Safety and Managing Behaviours.
After completing your Short CPD Course, you can choose to buy a certificate from CACHE. This certificate can be added to your CV or presented to your employer. The skills acquired from these Short CPD Courses will demonstrate your dedication and commitment to working with children to potential employers. You can log in and finish any of our Short CPD Childcare courses within just a few hours.
Spread The Cost
You can spread the cost of your course over 3 or 4 instalments by selecting Clearpay or Paypal at checkout.
Flexible Learning at your pace
Study anywhere you wish, whether it’s at home, at work, on the train, on the bus or even on holiday. An internet connection is all you need!
Wide variety of support
All students are able to access a dedicated tutor via email. In addition, our support team are only a phone call away on 0121 792 3872.
