30 hours · 10 x 3hr sessions · Max 20 students · In partnership with the Open University

About the course

This interactive course, inspired by the Early Childhood Health Promotion Toolkit developed by Dr Jackie Musgrave (Open University) and Dr Jane Payler, explores how practitioners can support children’s health and wellbeing in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Across 10 sessions, you’ll gain core knowledge of children’s health, work with parents and communities, and design your own health promotion intervention using structured models and practical activities.

With guest speakers, group work, and reflective journaling, the course balances theory with hands-on practice.

People who complete the course will receive a Level 3 Qualification in Early Childhood Health Promotion from the Open University

Taught by: Dr Lala Manners and Claire Standring.

Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will:

• Understand the priorities of health promotion nationally and locally
• Identify the main issues affecting children’s health
• Develop and implement a tailored health intervention
• Evaluate its impact and sustainability
• Reflect on your professional practice

Who can attend

This course is open to anyone working with primary-aged children. Including but not limited to working in a voluntary and community setting, statutory service, informal group or schools.