MANNTA Training Courses

Are you just starting out in the childcare industry or do you have experience but wish to specialise in a particular field?

At Silentnight Nannies we offer a bespoke range of MANNTA ™ training courses covering several specialist areas. All our courses have been accredited by the Open College Network (OCN) London giving candidates a universally recognised qualification, helping push their career to the next level.

Our Sleep Training course is ideal for nannies, maternity nurses and child-carers aiming to gain additional knowledge or to specialise in sleep training as a part of their career. Working as a sleep training professional you will be engaging with parents in urgent need of advice and support, and a flexible approach to providing the parents with the right techniques and advice for their baby or child in a comfortable environment. Considerate and effective communication will quickly result in recommendations from your clients.

The Course Content

The role of the Sleep Training Professional

Physiology and psychology of sleep and the importance of sleep in babies and young children

The relationship between diet, nutrition and sleep in babies and children

Installing good sleep habits in babies 0-3 months, and 3-6 months

Developing sleep training techniques from 6 months

Understanding common sleep problems in babies and children, including refusal to sleep, and how to advise parents accordingly

Less common sleep problems; night terrors, head banging, sleep apnoea, circadian rhythm disorders

Different theories and approaches regarding definition of a sleep disorder

REM and non-REM; relevance of sleep cycles and the role of melatonin

The relationship between routine and sleep, including nap times

Stumbling blocks to success

Developing a specific action plan appropriate to the needs of the baby, child and parents

Implementation of a positive routine with twins and multiples, including multiple children in one room

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, understanding current government guidance as regards SIDS and how to implement it in practice

Travelling with babies and children, including jet lag

Transition from cot to bed; changing rooms

Working with parents; understanding different cultural and family perspectives which may need to be taken into consideration when addressing sleep routines

Understanding how to support parents in achieving a positive sleep environment

Reserve your place on one of our next Sleep Training Courses:

Our Sleep Training course is ideal for nannies, maternity nurses and child-carers aiming to gain additional knowledge or to specialise in sleep training as a part of their career. Working as a sleep training professional you will be engaging with parents in urgent need of advice and support, and a flexible approach to providing the parents with the right techniques and advice for their baby or child in a comfortable environment. Considerate and effective communication will quickly result in recommendations from your clients.

The Course Content

The role of the Sleep Training Professional

Physiology and psychology of sleep and the importance of sleep in babies and young children

The relationship between diet, nutrition and sleep in babies and children

Installing good sleep habits in babies 0-3 months, and 3-6 months

Developing sleep training techniques from 6 months

Understanding common sleep problems in babies and children, including refusal to sleep, and how to advise parents accordingly

Less common sleep problems; night terrors, head banging, sleep apnoea, circadian rhythm disorders

Different theories and approaches regarding definition of a sleep disorder

REM and non-REM; relevance of sleep cycles and the role of melatonin

The relationship between routine and sleep, including nap times

Stumbling blocks to success

Developing a specific action plan appropriate to the needs of the baby, child and parents

Implementation of a positive routine with twins and multiples, including multiple children in one room

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, understanding current government guidance as regards SIDS and how to implement it in practice

Travelling with babies and children, including jet lag

Transition from cot to bed; changing rooms

Working with parents; understanding different cultural and family perspectives which may need to be taken into consideration when addressing sleep routines

Understanding how to support parents in achieving a positive sleep environment

Reserve your place on one of our next Sleep Training Courses: