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Introducing Climate Awareness to Young Children: Foundations for Early Years Educators

E-learning for early years practitioners in Kent
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Embedding climate awareness in Early Years education is becoming increasingly important as we prepare children to understand and respond to the world around them. With the Department for Education encouraging settings to include climate education in their climate action plans, many practitioners are wondering how to introduce such a big topic in a way that feels natural and meaningful for young children.

This course helps Early Years educators build confidence in exploring climate ideas through simple explanations and ideas for practical activities. You’ll discover ways to spark curiosity, encourage sustainable habits and support children in developing a positive connection with climate and the world around them.

Please note, this course is only applicable for nurseries, settings and childminders in Kent.
  • Learn the difference between weather and climate, and why both matter for children.
  • Discover why stable climates are important for people, animals, and plants.
  • Understand climate change and why it is important to introduce the subject in Early Years settings.
  • Discover what we can do to help combat climate change in the Early Years setting or at home. Our habits, behaviours and choices.
  • Find ways to introduce weather and climate ideas to young learners using simple language and activities.

This course gives you the confidence and practical ideas you need to introduce climate awareness in an age‑appropriate way for your setting, helping you meet expectations around climate education while supporting children to understand and care for the natural world.

Modules include:

  • Understanding Climate and Weather: Foundations for Young Learners
  • What Is Climate Change? Science, Causes, and Evidence
  • Impacts of Climate Change: Why Stability Matters
  • Fostering Sustainable Habits: The 5Rs in Early Years Settings
  • Linking Weather, Seasons, and Biodiversity: Practical Activities for Settings

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Product Type:
E-Learning
Product Topic:
Education for Sustainable Development
Global Goals for Sustainable Development