Infection Control for Early Years
CPD Accredited · Approx. 90–120 Minutes
Learn how to prevent and control infections in nurseries, preschools, and childminding settings. This interactive CPD course meets Care Inspectorate, Health Protection Scotland, and Ofsted expectations and helps you keep children, families, and staff safe and healthy.
✅ Fully online and mobile friendly
✅ Interactive videos, real-world Early Years examples, and scenario-based learning
✅ Knowledge checks, reflections, and a final quiz (80% pass)
✅ Instant CPD certificate on completion
📚 Course Lessons
1️⃣ Introduction to Infection Control
Understand why infection control matters in Early Years settings and explore your professional duties under Scottish and UK health guidance.
2️⃣ How Infections Spread
Learn how bacteria and viruses move between people, objects, and the environment—and how to break the chain of infection.
3️⃣ Everyday Hygiene and Handwashing
Master effective hand hygiene routines, teach children good habits, and apply “Catch it, Bin it, Kill it” principles in your setting.
4️⃣ Cleaning, Disinfection & PPE
Follow safe cleaning schedules, manage toys and shared resources, and use PPE correctly to reduce infection risks.
5️⃣ Recognising Illness & Managing Outbreaks
Identify symptoms of common childhood illnesses, apply exclusion periods, and respond confidently in partnership with Health Protection Teams.
6️⃣ Embedding Good Practice
Create a culture of hygiene awareness, communicate infection control expectations to your team, and monitor your routines effectively.
7️⃣ Course Summary & Assessment
Bring everything together with practical reflections and a short final quiz to earn your CPD certificate.
🎯 Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain how infections spread and describe key prevention strategies.
- Demonstrate effective handwashing and hygiene techniques.
- Implement cleaning, disinfection, and waste-management procedures safely.
- Recognise symptoms of illness and follow exclusion policies.
- Respond appropriately to infection outbreaks in line with national guidance.
- Promote consistent hygiene practice across their Early Years setting.
Audience: Early Years practitioners, nursery managers, and childminders
Accreditation: CPD-UK certified (1.5–2 hours)
Meets guidance from: Health Protection Scotland · Care Inspectorate · UKHSA / Public Health England