Toilet Training in Early Years

Toilet Training in Early Years Online Training

This Toilet Training in Early Years online course equips practitioners with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies needed to support children through the toileting process in a positive and developmentally appropriate way.

The course explores the signs of readiness, effective communication with parents and carers, and how to promote independence while maintaining dignity and sensitivity. Learners will also gain a clear understanding of how toilet training fits within the EYFS framework and supports children’s personal, social, and emotional development.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the typical stages of toilet training and signs that a child is ready.

• Apply strategies to make the toilet training process positive and supportive.

• Recognise the importance of partnership working with parents and carers.

• Respond appropriately to regressions, additional needs, or anxieties around toileting.

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and safeguarding throughout the process.

• Link toilet training to the EYFS areas of learning and development.

Who Should Take This Course

This training is suitable for:

• Nursery and preschool practitioners

• Childminders and early years educators

• SEN practitioners and support staff

• Anyone supporting children aged 18 months to 5 years

Course Format

• 100% online and self-paced

• Includes videos, case studies, and reflective practice tasks

• Certificate of completion provided