Bumps, Breaks & Little Bones – A Practical Guide for Early Years
What’s it about?
Drawing on over 20 years of paediatric emergency nursing experience, Amy Dopson will guide you through recognising and responding effectively to common bone and tissue injuries in young children with confidence and clarity.
What will I learn?
- Common injuries in early years settings
- What’s different about children’s bones and why injuries can look minor but still matter
- Fracture
- Pulled elbow (nursemaid’s elbow)
- Sprains and soft tissue injuries
- Recognising injury in young children
- Signs in verbal and non-verbal children
- Pain behaviours, swelling, reduced movement
- When to be concerned
- Immediate response & first aid
- When to call emergency services vs. parents
- Accident reporting and Ofsted guidelines
Will I get a certificate?
Our webinars are open to all at no cost. We make a small charge of £8 + VAT for CPD certificates — this helps cover administration costs and ensures we can continue offering high-quality webinars free to attend for everyone.
You can order your certificate here after you have attended the webinar: Webinar Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
After registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing your unique Zoom link. Click the link at the scheduled time to join. We recommend joining 5-10 minutes early to test your audio and video settings. If you’re new to Zoom, the platform will automatically prompt you to download the necessary software.
You’ll need:
- A stable internet connection
- A device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) with speakers or headphones
- The latest version of Zoom installed (it’s free)
- While not required, a webcam is recommended for full interaction
- A quiet environment to hear the presentation clearly
If you encounter any issues:
- Try refreshing your browser or rejoining the webinar using your link
- Check your internet connection
- Ensure your device’s volume is turned on and at an appropriate level
- Use the Zoom chat feature to ask for technical support from our team
- If you get disconnected, you can rejoin using the same link from your confirmation email

