Behaviour Management in Early Childhood: Under 5’s

Empowering practitioners, parents, and carers to nurture positive behaviour in young children.

This comprehensive course provides you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to guide children’s behaviour in a way that supports emotional wellbeing, social development, and a love for learning. Designed for those working with or caring for children under 5, it blends research-based theory with practical, real-world techniques you can apply immediately.

Through interactive learning, case studies, and practical strategies, you will:

• Understand behaviour — Explore developmental stages, emotional regulation, and the factors influencing young children’s actions.
• Create supportive environments — Learn how to set boundaries, build trust, and foster a safe, nurturing space for growth.
• Promote positive behaviours — Use observation, early intervention, and proven strategies like positive reinforcement, sensory support, and redirection.
• Navigate challenges — Gain confidence in responding to defiance, frustration, conflict, transitions, and separation anxiety.
• Work collaboratively — Strengthen relationships with families, build social skills, and encourage teamwork among children.
• Care for yourself — Discover self-care techniques and stress management strategies to maintain your wellbeing as a practitioner.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with:

• A toolkit of behaviour management approaches tailored to under-5s
• Deeper insight into emotional literacy, regulation, dysregulation, co-regulation and self regulation
• Practical skills for maintaining calm, consistency, and positive engagement
• Confidence in handling common behavioural challenges with empathy and skill

Who is it for?

Early years practitioners, nursery staff, childminders, teaching assistants, parents, and carers who want to create a calm, respectful, and supportive environment for young children to thrive.

Outcome

Walk away with actionable strategies you can use from day one, helping you transform challenging moments into opportunities for growth and connection.