[This course will take 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete.]

This course explores the area of child development from birth up to primary age children. There is an enormous amount of change happening in the first 10 years of a child’s life, with many milestones and developmental stages taking place. As a foster carer, it is important to be aware of these major milestones regarding the children you foster. It will also be useful knowledge to pass on if you care for a parent and their child.

In this course, you will learn:
- What child development is
- Milestones in a baby’s first year, toddler years, preschool years and primary age years
- Medical milestones, including vaccinations
- What to do if you are concerned about the child’s development
- Useful resources for further information and support