Developmental Surveillance and the Early Years Check-In | An Overview
This course provides an overview of developmental surveillance in early childhood and introduces the Early Years Check-In as a supportive tool for identifying parental concerns about a child’s development. It explores how children develop across key domains including thinking and learning, social and emotional skills, movement, and language. The course also highlights the use of structured tools and resources to support early identification and promote positive developmental outcomes.
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Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the concept of developmental surveillance and how it differs from formal developmental screening.
- Recognise the purpose and application of the Early Years Check-In tool in assessing parental concerns about child development.
- Identify key areas of child development, including cognitive, social and emotional, physical, and language development.
- Gain awareness of how structured tools can support early identification of developmental needs.
- Understand how to use the ‘Play&Learn’ resource to engage families in supporting healthy early childhood development.
- Apply knowledge of developmental monitoring approaches to support children and families effectively in early years settings.
Learning Outcomes
What you'll learn
- Understand the concept of developmental surveillance and how it differs from formal developmental screening.
- Recognise the purpose and application of the Early Years Check-In tool in assessing parental concerns about child development.
- Identify key areas of child development, including cognitive, social and emotional, physical, and language development.
- Gain awareness of how structured tools can support early identification of developmental needs.
- Understand how to use the ‘Play&Learn’ resource to engage families in supporting healthy early childhood development.
- Apply knowledge of developmental monitoring approaches to support children and families effectively in early years settings.
Modules
Module 1
Developmental Surveillance and Developmental Screening
Module 2
Understanding Parental Concerns
Module 3
The Early Years Check-In
Module 4
How to Use the Early Years Check-In with Parents
Module 5
Play&Learn
Module 6
Summary
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Frequently Asked Questions
The course covers developmental surveillance, developmental screening, the 4M framework, parental concerns, the Early Years Check-In (EYCI), and the Play&Learn resource for supporting child development.
Yes, you will receive a certification upon successful completion of the course.
To register, log in or sign in to your Care Learning account using your email and password. If you are new, you can create an account at care-learning.com.
Yes, this course is suitable for early childhood professionals, educators, healthcare practitioners, and caregivers who support children's early development and wellbeing.


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