Course Overview
Biting is a common but challenging behaviour in early childhood. For Early Years practitioners, knowing how to respond calmly, support children effectively, and reduce future incidents is essential for maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
This course provides practical, real-world guidance to help you understand why biting happens and how to manage it confidently within Early Learning and Childcare settings.
Designed for practitioners working across England and Scotland, this course supports good practice aligned with current guidance and inspection expectations.
What This Course Covers
Throughout this course, you will explore:
- Why young children bite and what it may be communicating
- How to respond safely and professionally in the moment
- How to support both children involved in an incident
- Practical strategies to prevent and reduce biting behaviour
- How to record incidents clearly and accurately
- Communicating effectively with parents and carers
Course Content
This course is structured into short, focused lessons:
- Lesson 1: Understanding Why Children Bite
- Lesson 2: Responding to Biting in the Moment
- Lesson 3: Supporting Both Children After a Biting Incident
- Lesson 4: Preventing and Reducing Biting in Early Years
- Lesson 5: Working with Parents and Recording Incidents
- Lesson 6: Additional Resources & Useful Links
- Final Assessment and Course Completion
🎬 Interactive and Engaging Learning
This course is designed to be interactive, practical, and engaging.
You will take part in:
- 🎬 Scenario-based video learning
- 🧠 Interactive activities and knowledge checks
- 📝 Real-life practice tasks and reflection
- 🎯 A final assessment to test your understanding
These activities are designed to help you apply learning directly to your everyday practice.
Who This Course Is For
This course is suitable for:
- Early Years practitioners
- Nursery staff
- Childminders
- Playworkers
- Students and trainees in Early Years
CPD and Certification
This course contributes to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Approximate duration: 1 hour
- Includes knowledge checks and a final assessment
- Certificate provided upon successful completion
This training can be used as evidence for:
- CPD portfolios
- Staff training records
- Inspections (Ofsted / Care Inspectorate)
Why This Course Matters
Biting can be distressing for children, staff, and families. With the right knowledge and approach, practitioners can respond confidently, reduce incidents, and support children’s development.
This course focuses on supportive, child-centred practice, helping you create a safe and positive environment for all children.
Get Started
When you’re ready, begin with Lesson 1: Understanding Why Children Bite.