Child Development

This module has been designed to develop your knowledge of child development across the age span while highlighting the vulnerability of this age group.

It will encourage an exploration of child developmental theories, including the concepts of attachment and resilience. Assessment tools and models of care will be identified and constructively critiqued. Within the present climate of supporting children to meet their full potential there will be supported debate and discussion around proactive practice and safeguarding issues that are pertinent within the multi-agency practice environment.

The teaching includes lectures, group work, activities and case studies and is enhanced through student engagement. 

Who this course is for

This course is aimed at health care professionals such as Health Visitors, School Nurses, Paediatric Nurses, Radiographers, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists.

On completion of this course you should be able to:

• Demonstrate critical awareness and understanding of child development and how this relates to the life stages and chances of children and adolescents within the community.
• Critically appraise and evaluate the impact of legislation together with national and local policy and conclude the implications for practice within the arena of multi-agency service delivery.

You’ll need to be a registered health care professional.

If you are funding your own study, the module price will be confirmed shortly.

Level 6

LBR applications

• If you are applying for an LBR funded place, please Apply directly to the University.
• Find out more about LBR and whether you are eligible for an LBR Level 6 course

Apply directly to the University

Self-funded applications

• If you are financing your study yourself, please contact Admissions on 01332 591167 or email askadmissions@derby.ac.uk to secure your place

Contact us

If you want to find out more about studying a short course, please contact us and we will get back to you as soon as we can.

Additional information about your studies

Minimum numbers

Please note that this course is subject to minimum numbers in order to run.