CHILDREN'S SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Level 2
eCampus
OCN NI

Overview

The OCN NI Level 2 Unit in Children’s Social and Emotional Development provides essential knowledge and skills to help you support children’s emotional wellbeing and social growth. With its fully online, self-paced format, it is the perfect choice for anyone looking to develop professionally while studying on their own terms.

This engaging unit introduces learners to the key stages of children’s social and emotional development, helping you understand how children grow, form relationships, and manage their emotions. It is ideal for those working, or planning to work, in childcare, education, or family support settings and provides essential knowledge to support children’s wellbeing and development effectively.

This course is designed to fit around your life:

Fully online – study from anywhere at any time
Self-paced – complete the unit at a speed that suits you
No fixed class times – ideal for balancing work and personal commitments
24/7 access to learning materials whenever you need them

This flexible approach ensures you can learn comfortably and effectively without pressure.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Throughout this unit, you will gain a clear understanding of:

Stages of social and emotional development - explore how children develop emotionally and socially from early years onwards.
Factors influencing development - understand how family, environment, and experiences can impact a child’s emotional wellbeing.
Supporting positive relationships - learn how secure attachments and interactions support confidence and behaviour.
Promoting emotional wellbeing - discover ways to help children recognise and manage their emotions.
Managing behaviour positively - gain practical strategies to encourage positive behaviour in a supportive and constructive way.