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Characteristics of Effective Learning Online Course
Explore the three characteristics of effective learning and how to observe and support them in early years practice. This course covers playing and exploring, active learning, and creating and thinking critically, with practical strategies for embedding these principles in your setting.
Your Characteristics of Effective Learning certificate is included in the £35 Chefs Bay Academy licence, along with 130+ other CPD accredited courses. One payment, 12 months of access, no subscription.
Characteristics of Effective Learning at a glance
Characteristics of Effective Learning is a CPD accredited online course from Chefs Bay Academy, taking 30 mins to complete. The certificate is ready to download as soon as you pass.
| Duration | 30 mins, self-paced |
|---|---|
| Certificate | CPD Accredited, instant download |
| Price | £35 licence covering all 130+ courses |
| Access | 12 months, any device, unlimited retakes |
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Chefs Bay Academy is run by Chefs Bay Hospitality Limited (Company No. 13588811), a UK hospitality and care staffing agency based in Merseyside. Your £35 licence covers this course and 130+ others, all CPD accredited, with 12 months of access.
What this course costs elsewhere
| Comparison | Typical single certificate | Chefs Bay Academy licence, all 130+ courses |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £10-£40 per course, usually + VAT | £35 once, VAT included |
| Covers | One course | All 130+ courses |
| Access | Typically 60-90 days | 12 months, one person |
| Retakes | Often charged again | Unlimited, any course |
| Refunds | Varies by provider | Full refund within 14 days, if no certificate downloaded |
Market range from provider price lists, checked August 2026. £35 is the whole licence, covering all 130+ courses for 12 months, not a per-course price.
What You'll Learn
- Introduction to the Characteristics of Effective Learning
- Playing and Exploring: Engagement
- Active Learning: Motivation
- Creating and Thinking Critically
- Observing the Characteristics in Practice
- Supporting Effective Learning Through the Environment
Who Needs This Course
Early years practitioners, nursery workers, teaching assistants, and childminders working with children in EYFS settings who want to deepen their understanding of how children learn most effectively.
Your Certificate
Pass the assessment and your certificate is ready to download as a PDF the same day, with your name and the course title on it. Print it, email it to a manager, or attach it to a CV.
- PDF download, same day you pass
- CPD accredited by The CPD Certification Service
- Retake the assessment as often as you need
These are training courses, not Ofqual-regulated qualifications. Read how our accreditation works.
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Characteristics of Effective Learning
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