Infection Control

What the course covers

This course focuses on preventing and managing the spread of infection within early years settings.

• Learners will understand how infections are transmitted and why maintaining high standards of hygiene is essential.
• The course covers effective handwashing, cleaning routines and managing illness within the setting.
• It also explains exclusion periods and when children or staff should not attend.
• Emphasis is placed on protecting children’s health and maintaining a safe, hygienic environment.
• Practical guidance supports consistent daily practice.

What your team takes away

• Develop confidence in managing infection risks within early years settings. Strengthen your understanding of hygiene practices, illness management and exclusion procedures. Improve your ability to maintain safe environments and reduce the spread of infection. Gain practical knowledge to support children’s health, wellbeing and safety in everyday practice.

How it runs

The course opens in a browser on a phone, a tablet or a desktop, with nothing to install. Progress is saved as it goes, so someone can stop and pick it back up. The assessment sits at the end, and passing it issues a certificate with its own reference number that an inspector or an auditor can check.

Who it is for

Anyone working in Early Years, as part of CPD and Health and Safety and Safeguarding.

Early Years CPD Health and Safety Safeguarding