• 12 Modules
• 24 Hours of study
• 12 Sets of reflections, activities and action plans to monitor your progress
• 12 sets of resources
• Self-development plans and assessment
• Certificate on Completion 

Nurturing Childhoods Early Years Practitioner (NYEYC) Award
A 12-Month Practice-Led Professional Development Programme

The NYEYC Award is a comprehensive, year-long professional development journey designed to support early years practitioners in deepening their knowledge, refining their practice and achieving meaningful change—right where it matters most: with the children in your care.

Grounded in the Department for Education (England) Professional Development Standards and built on a practice-based action research model, this programme meets you where you are. Each session supports you in reflecting on your current approaches, forming bespoke action plans and embedding improvements with visible, lasting impact.

From exploring emotional wellbeing and behaviour to fostering learning, happiness and secure attachments, you will gain the knowledge, insight and tools to nurture the full potential of every child—whilst strengthening your professional confidence and identity.

What You’ll Gain

• Expert-led insights grounded in evidence and real practice

• Guided reflections to strengthen your ethos and values

• Practical strategies to nurture secure, happy and capable children

• Custom action planning that leads to immediate, measurable change

• A professional framework rooted in your setting’s unique needs

Who This Programme Is For

The NYEYC Award is ideal for:

• Early years practitioners in nurseries, preschools and childcare settings

• Teaching assistants and early years educators in schools

• Setting leaders and room leads looking to develop their teams

• Any early years professional committed to growth, reflection and lasting impact

What you'll get:

• 12 months of setting wide professional development
• Interactive sessions delivered by Dr Kathryn Peckham
• Underpinned by deep rooted child development knowledge and understanding
• Supported reflections before and after each session
• Action research that sees immediate impact on your practice
• Action plans tailored to the needs of your setting and families
• All of which is accessible across all your digital platforms

PLUS - Annual membership of the Nurturing Childhoods Community 

• Expert talks every month
• Materials to download and keep
• Opportunities to chat, share and ask
• Virtual meet-ups 
• Challenges to encourage your next great experience

Because of its unique design, this is the only accreditation that is rooted in the needs of your practice and reflected in the experiences of your children. 

And the only accreditation with accompanying courses and materials for your parents!