Infection prevention and control teacher training
This training is for teachers and staff working in Early Years and other educational settings. It focuses on building confidence and understanding around infection prevention, hygiene practices, and managing outbreaks of infectious diseases.
The session will help you strengthen your knowledge and practical skills to keep your setting safe and healthy. You’ll learn clear, easy-to-follow strategies supported by real-life examples and useful resources, so you feel equipped to protect both yourself and the children in your care.
Course Structure
The training should take 1 hour to complete and is broken down into 5 bite size modules, allowing you to complete the training at your own pace. Within each module you can either use the slide deck and read the narrative to compliment what is on each slide, or you may prefer to watch the video which will talk you through each slide. There are also links to supporting materials and additional information should you wish to find out more. Test your knowledge with the short quiz found at the end of each module.
Aims of Training
To equip teachers and those who work in Early Years settings with;
- knowledge of what infections are, how they are caused, and transmitted
- knowledge of ways to prevent the spread of infection in their settings.
- how staff can protect themselves during an outbreak
- how to manage infectious disease outbreaks in their settings
Completing the Training
- This training should take 1 hour to complete
- This can be completed at your own pace. You do not have to complete it in one session, you can come back and complete short sections at a time.
- You can use the slide deck and read the narrative to compliment what is on each slide
- Alternatively, there is an option to use the video which will talk you through each slide.
Test Your Knowledge
Thank you for completing the training. Please take a few minutes to fill out our feedback form. Your input will help us understand what worked well and how we can improve future training resources.