Teaching Children Manners, Etiquette & Social Behaviour 

Professional Certificate

 Course Overview

This practical course teaches nannies how to teach and reinforce children's manners, social behaviour, etiquette and everyday expectations. 

It is down-to-earth and offers clear guidance, useful strategies and a practical structure for teaching and reinforcing manners, etiquette, social behaviour and everyday expectations.

Real-life nanny experiences, realistic scenarios and practical exercises are used throughout, helping you understand not just what children should learn, but how to teach it effectively in everyday situations.

Who's It For?

This certificate is designed for:

• Experienced nannies, governesses and childcare professionals who wish to consolidate their knowledge, refresh their professional practice and gain recognised certification.

• Aspiring nannies, governesses and childcare professionals who wish to build their professional knowledge, strengthen their CV and improve their prospects when applying for childcare positions.

What You'll Learn

This course provides a practical introduction to teaching and reinforcing manners, etiquette, social behaviour and everyday expectations, with particular consideration given to children growing up in ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) households and to supporting neurodivergent children.

Develop your understanding through practical guidance, professional knowledge and real-life nanny experiences and scenarios.

Consolidate your learning with interactive exercises and reflection questions designed to encourage practical thinking and help you apply what you have learned to the children in your care.

• Understanding the historic roots of Etiquette and Social Behaviour 

• Understanding the difference between manners, etiquette, social behaviour and protocol.

• Understanding how etiquette and social expectations vary between cultures, families and social settings.

• Recognising age-appropriate expectations and adapting your approach as children develop.

• Supporting children growing up with household staff, privilege and the particular demands of UHNW family life.

• Supporting neurodivergent children in learning and navigating social expectations.

• Comprehensive guide to Table Manners

 Duration 

Self-paced learning.  Estimated 4 - 5  hours.  

Course Features

• Written by experienced childcare professionals

• Endorsed by leading recruitment agencies

• Designed to demonstrate your skill in teaching etiquette and good manners to children

• Enhance your credibility with employers and recruiters

• Self-paced online learning - reflective exercises – no formal assessments

• Real-life examples and practical scenarios

• Professional certificate on successful completion

Course Cost

A fully certificated course for £65

What The Professionals Are Saying 

"A unique and professional course which is a great adjunct to childcare and academic qualifications for those serious about working in HNW households. "  Nanny Recruitment Agency

"Completing the course is a quantifiable way of demonstrating my ability to teach good manners and etiquette, a skill frequently requested by private households." Governess / Tutor

"This course goes beyond teaching etiquette. It places good manners in the context of Private and UHNW households, where rules are rules… until they aren't. Knowing when and how to adapt is part of being a childcare professional. Rota Nanny 

"Comprehensive information and practical advice working with children who present with neurodiverse behaviours. Very helpful tips in the course."

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The Child-Focused Training Centre

The Child-Focused Training Centre develops specialist online qualifications for nannies, governesses and childcare practitioners. Our courses are developed by experienced childcare professionals. They combine sound knowledge, realistic scenarios and professional experience.  The courses  bridge the gap between traditional childcare qualifications and the specialist standards, knowledge and practical skills increasingly expected by recruitment agencies and high-net-worth private households.