Practitioners' course information
About this event
The Northamptonshire Baby Room Project© practitioners' course consists of three sessions each one month apart, fostering reflective practice. Please make sure you or your early years practitioner can attend all three sessions before you book your place.
Time of course
10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Dates of course
- Tuesday 06 January 2026
- Tuesday 10 February 2026
- Tuesday 10 March 2026
Course content and what you will learn
You will learn:
- how experiences shape infants' brains
- that what we feel affects infants' brains
- what we can do to support and nurture babies’ development and emotional wellbeing
Session one: Babies' Brain Development
By being knowledgeable about early development and learning, practitioners can be alert to the importance of paying close attention to the potential of individual babies. Learn how every experience shapes the brain and the brain adapts to the environment it finds itself in.
Session two: Babies' Emotional Development
By being aware of emotional needs, practitioners can respond with sensitivity to babies and support them with loving and meaningful interactions. Understand how crying is a baby’s way of letting you know they are here and need you. Learn about the importance of sleep and the brain chemistry underlying social connection and disconnection.
Session three: Babies' Playing and Laughing
By being in tune with individual babies, practitioners can recognise the huge impact early experiences have on holistic development. Learn that playing is learning. Laughing relieves stress. Singing releases 'feel good' chemicals in our brains. It's ok to be playful at work!
Please note this course is for practitioners who work in nurseries, child minding or other early years settings only. This course is set up in partnership with West Northamptonshire Council and North Northamptonshire Council.
Further Information
If you have any queries or you are concerned about your booking please contact us at northantsbabyroom.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk.
Parking is available at Moulton Community Centre.
If there are insufficient numbers to make this course viable, the event may be cancelled, and you will be informed and refunded in advance of the start date.
Refund policy
Please note, you must request your refund via Eventbrite at least 7 days prior to the first session. If you do not, we will not be able to refund your ticket. You can however change practitioners if needed, simply email us at northantsbabyroom.ncc@westnorthants.gov.uk to let us know.
