Mindful Strategies to Emotional and Behavioural Regulation in Early Years
(Supporting Children Aged 2-5 years)
Target Audience
Early Years Education Practitioners
Course Outline:
This interactive session equips professionals with practical strategies to support emotional and behavioural self-regulation in young children. Learn how to create mindful environments, apply co-regulation techniques, and manage challenging situations using positive handling approaches.
Who is this course for?
- Early Years Teachers and Practitioners
- Nursery Managers and Leaders
- Nursery Assistant and Preschool Staff
- Reception teachers and EYFS Leaders
- SENCO
- Nannies and Childminders
- Parents and Caregivers
- Anyone working with children 0-5 years
What you will learn:
- Understand emotional and behavioural development in 2–5-year-olds.
- Identify common challenges with 2-5-year-olds and how to support them.
- Apply co-regulation strategies and in-the-moment calming techniques.
- Implement best practice approaches for positive handling.
- Develop inclusive strategies for neurotypical and neurodivergent children.
Date: Thursday 12 February 2026
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Suite 19, Neals Corner, 2 Bath Road, Hounslow High Street, TW3 3HJ
Cost: £40 per delegate
Facilitator: Expanding Horizons Training Academy