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Supporting babies and young children from Armed Forces Families (Accredited e-Learning)

We’re happy to share this module with you, in an accessible e-Book format!

This module explores how Armed Forces family life can shape the experiences of babies and young children in early years settings. The session will explore the unique aspects of military life, including mobility, separation and deployment, and how these experiences may influence children’s wellbeing, relationships and sense of security.

We highlight a strengths-based, nurturing approach and explore practical ways that early years practitioners can support Forces-connected children and their families.

You can access the module below or via this link:
The Early Years e-Book

About the module:

  • This e-Book contains 36 pages of informative content, with narration provided by our Learning and Development Worker, Judith Blair. The takes 30 minutes to an hour and can be completed as part of your CPD training.
  • To request your Certificate of Professional Learning, you’ll just need to complete this quick evaluation form after you finish reading. Even if you aren’t using this e-Book for formal CPD, we’d love to hear your feedback!
  • If you’d like, here is a reflection sheet you can use to support your learning.

You can access the e-Book without leaving this page. Just open the book below, click the three dots and select ‘Full Screen’.

First Steps resources

First Steps Hub

First Steps offers practical information and support for parents of young Forces children and early years practitioners. Developed in partnership with Early Years Scotland, the First Step Hub includes resources, books and organisations that can support Forces children in the early years.

First Steps

Early Years Scotland e-Learning

Provided by our First Steps project partners Early Years Scotland, this self-study will deepen understanding of the lived experience of Armed Forces families in the early years and how settings can support babies and young children from forces connected families.

e-Learning Hub