Manual handling is a routine part of working in Early Years settings — lifting and supporting children, moving equipment, setting up rooms, and working at low levels throughout the day. Over time, these everyday tasks can lead to strain, injury and long-term musculoskeletal problems.
Our Manual Handling for Early Years Practitioners course is a 1 CPD credit training programme designed specifically for nursery and childcare environments. It provides practical, realistic guidance to help practitioners recognise risks, apply safer techniques, and protect their long-term health and wellbeing.
This is not a generic workplace manual handling course. It has been developed for Early Years professionals across England and Scotland, focusing on the real challenges faced in childcare settings.
What You Will Learn
During this 1-hour CPD course, you will explore:
- What manual handling means in an Early Years context
- Why practitioners are at increased risk of injury
- How injuries develop over time
- How to assess tasks before lifting
- Safer lifting and handling principles
- Supporting children’s independence to reduce unnecessary lifting
- Managing low-level working safely
- Simple environmental adjustments that reduce strain
- Promoting staff wellbeing and injury prevention
Who This Course Is For
- Early Years practitioners
- Nursery staff
- Childminders
- Room leaders and managers
- Early Learning and Childcare professionals
Suitable for both new staff and those completing refresher CPD.
Why Choose First Stop Safety Training?
✔ Early Years–specific content
✔ Practical, scenario-based learning
✔ Designed for online or trainer-led delivery
✔ 1 CPD credit with downloadable certificate
✔ Clear, professional guidance aligned with UK health and safety expectations
We focus on building safer habits that support both compliance and staff wellbeing.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the final assessment, learners receive a 1 CPD credit Certificate of Completion, suitable for:
- CPD portfolios
- Staff training records
- Inspection evidence
- Professional development tracking
Support Safer Practice in Your Setting
Investing in manual handling awareness helps reduce injury risk, improve staff wellbeing and demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety.
👉 Enrol today and strengthen safe working practices in your Early Years setting.
