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Understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children’s stress response system (Level 4 UNIT)

OCNNI
Early Years

Course Overview

The aim of this unit is to understand the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on the stress response system of children and the nurturing role of the adult in supporting self-regulation through co-regulation. This unit aims to help students to: 1. Understand the limbic system 2. Understand self-regulation in children from birth to seven years 3. Understand factors impacting self-regulation for children from birth to seven years 4. Understand co-regulation and its role in the development of self-regulation 5. Understand the stress response system and the types of stresses which impact on children from birth to seven years 6. Understand adverse childhood experiences and how they influence long-term wellbeing and development 7. Understand behaviour and approaches to support children from birth to seven years
  • Start Date
    6 Jan 2026
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    20 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: OCN NI Level 4 UNIT Understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children’s stress response system Ref D105
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 06/01/2026
    (Tue:4:30PM-9:30PM /)
    Fees:
    Full £500.00
    Concession £200.00
    Examination £70.00

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Understand adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and their impact on children’s stress response system
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

UK RequirementsStudents should have a Level 3 in CCLD or related area and have a good standard of written English as the workload includes academic assessment. Learners should be aged 18 or above to undertake this qualification.ROI RequirementsStudents should have a Level 3 in CCLD or related area and have a good standard of written English as the workload includes academic assessment. Learners should be aged 18 or above to undertake this qualification.

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Additional Information

Whats Next? Further Study This unit supports students continuing in higher education in subjects such as early childhood education, psychology, social care and children’s health Career Prospects This unit will support learners to understand brain development and this can further assist them when working with children and young people.

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