Training & Curriculum

The Nursery Teachers Training programme is a structured, bite-sized learning journey built around child development, practical teaching, and everyday care in preschool and early-years settings.

Module 1: Foundations of Child Psychology

Brain development, emotional regulation, why children are not mini-adults, the whole-child approach, and empathetic guidance.

• Use calm, guided prompts when a child is overwhelmed.
• Observe behaviour in the context of relationships, environment, and development.

Module 2: Child Growth & Development, Ages 0–6

Physical growth, cognitive development, language, social-emotional milestones, and factors such as nutrition, sleep, genetics, relationships, and health.

Module 3: Learning Theories & Educational Thinkers

Connect influential theories to classroom practice:

• Piaget: cognitive development and discovery learning.
• Vygotsky: social learning, scaffolding, and the Zone of Proximal Development.
• Gardner: varied ways children learn and show strengths.
• Also covered: Bronfenbrenner, Montessori, Waldorf, Bruner, Bandura, and Erikson.

Practical examples include hands-on discovery activities, guided prompts, scaffolding, and varied activities for different strengths.

Module 4: Cognitive Skills, Perception & Learning Differences

Sensory perception, working memory, attention and focus, ADHD in preschool settings, and supportive strategies for diverse learning needs.

Module 5: Health Care, Hygiene & Child Nutrition

Physical care, dental and skin hygiene, nutrition, clean learning spaces, and disease prevention.

Learning format

• Video lessons to be added through Masteriyo
• Practical lesson breakdowns
• Quizzes and knowledge checks
• Lesson completion and progress indicators
• Downloadable study-guide placeholders
• Completion certificate where supported by the course setup

Content is designed for mobile and desktop learning. Access is manually activated by the academy after enrollment confirmation.