Birth to Three

During their first three years, young children are developing and learning more than they will at any other time in their lives. Research shows that the social interactions and experiences that young children have are crucial in influencing the structure and development of the child’s brain.

All of these experiences and interactions also contain an emotional element. If these are positive and children are able to develop secure attachments with important key people, at home and in the "out of home" setting, they will then be able to develop as emotionally resilient and secure.

• Click the link on the left to view our recommended websites and reading list

Register to visit for good practice with children aged three and under:

• Fortune Park Children’s Centre

• Kate Greenaway Children's Centre

Courses which will be helpful in the Birth to three area:

• Working With Children Birth to Three - two day course

• Toddlers Tantrums and Tears

• Enabling Environments

• Listening to Children

Visit the Early Years CPD training page to read more on available courses and to book a course, and useful downloadable files.

Below you will find 2 downloadable pdf files - Birth to Three Quality Statements.