updated 13 january 2026
Level 1 Baby Care in Group Settings
Build safe, confident baby-room practice with this Level 1 foundation course covering safeguarding, attachment, feeding, hygiene, ratios and safe sleep for under-twos.
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Module Contents
A comprehensive induction course for early years practitioners working with babies, providing essential knowledge on EYFS 2025 requirements, safeguarding, attachment, nutrition, safe handling, supervision and daily care routines for children from birth to 24 months.
Module 1 — Introduction to the Baby Room
Understand why caring for under-twos is specialist practice and how EYFS principles guide safe, responsive baby-room care.
Module 2 — Baby-Specific Safeguarding
Learn how to recognise red-flag injuries, non-mobile baby bruising, choking risks and whistleblowing duties to protect vulnerable babies.
Module 3 — Ratio Management & Safe Supervision
Develop skills to maintain legal ratios, active supervision and safe practice during sleep, feeding, toileting and transitions.
Module 4 — Safe Handling, Lifting and Physical Support
Learn correct techniques for lifting, holding and positioning babies to prevent injury and meet manual-handling requirements.
Module 5 — Attachment Theory (Introduction)Understand how secure relationships, co-regulation and respectful care build trust and emotional safety for babies under two.
Module 6 — Nutrition and Feeding for Babies and Young Toddlers
Build confidence in bottle feeding, introducing solids, recognising hunger cues, preventing choking and managing allergies safely.
Module 7 — Quality Interactions with Babies
Learn how warmth, joint attention, responsive play and attuned communication support early brain development.
Module 8 — Understanding Developmental Milestones (0–12 Months)
Understand typical milestones so you can handle babies safely, plan appropriate activities and spot concerns early.
Module 9 — Health, Hygiene and Infection Control
Develop strong routines for handwashing, sterilising, nappy changing and cross-infection prevention.
Module 10 — Bottle Feeding: Safe, Responsive & Hygienic Practice
Learn step-by-step bottle preparation, breast-milk handling, responsive feeding and unacceptable practices.
Module 11 — Safe, Hygienic Nappy Changing
Build safe, dignified and infection-controlled nappy-changing routines with clear safeguarding awareness.
Module 12 — Safe Sleep for Babies and Toddlers
Understand SIDS risks, safe sleep positioning, bedding rules and continuous monitoring to keep babies safe while sleeping.
Module 1 — Introduction to the Baby Room
Understand why caring for under-twos is specialist practice and how EYFS principles guide safe, responsive baby-room care.
Module 2 — Baby-Specific Safeguarding
Learn how to recognise red-flag injuries, non-mobile baby bruising, choking risks and whistleblowing duties to protect vulnerable babies.
Module 3 — Ratio Management & Safe Supervision
Develop skills to maintain legal ratios, active supervision and safe practice during sleep, feeding, toileting and transitions.
Module 4 — Safe Handling, Lifting and Physical Support
Learn correct techniques for lifting, holding and positioning babies to prevent injury and meet manual-handling requirements.
Module 5 — Attachment Theory (Introduction)Understand how secure relationships, co-regulation and respectful care build trust and emotional safety for babies under two.
Module 6 — Nutrition and Feeding for Babies and Young Toddlers
Build confidence in bottle feeding, introducing solids, recognising hunger cues, preventing choking and managing allergies safely.
Module 7 — Quality Interactions with Babies
Learn how warmth, joint attention, responsive play and attuned communication support early brain development.
Module 8 — Understanding Developmental Milestones (0–12 Months)
Understand typical milestones so you can handle babies safely, plan appropriate activities and spot concerns early.
Module 9 — Health, Hygiene and Infection Control
Develop strong routines for handwashing, sterilising, nappy changing and cross-infection prevention.
Module 10 — Bottle Feeding: Safe, Responsive & Hygienic Practice
Learn step-by-step bottle preparation, breast-milk handling, responsive feeding and unacceptable practices.
Module 11 — Safe, Hygienic Nappy Changing
Build safe, dignified and infection-controlled nappy-changing routines with clear safeguarding awareness.
Module 12 — Safe Sleep for Babies and Toddlers
Understand SIDS risks, safe sleep positioning, bedding rules and continuous monitoring to keep babies safe while sleeping.
