Health & wellbeing
Sleep issues and disorders
Getting a good night’s sleep is as essential for children and young people as it is for adults. Unfortunately, this isn’t always easy. The reasons behind sleep difficulties and disorders can range from relatively simple explanations (children being over-stimulated just before bedtime, for example) to more complex issues.
What you will learn
- Understand the key principles and responsibilities covered by this topic.
- Recognise how the topic affects children, carers and day-to-day fostering practice.
- Apply practical course guidance to relevant situations with greater confidence.
How the course works
The course is broken into manageable online units and includes knowledge checks or quizzes where appropriate. Progress saves automatically, so learners can pause and return on any device.
A certificate is available when all required course elements are completed successfully.
Who it is for
Foster carers, support carers and fostering-service staff who need practical, up-to-date learning in this topic.