Birth to Three Really Matters

This book has been developed to provide practitioners with knowledge to underpin the first years of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Birth to Three Really Matters provides a framework for understanding the four key development aspects of a young child: A strong child; A skilful communicator; A competent learner; A healthy child.

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This book has been developed to provide practitioners with knowledge to underpin the first years of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Birth to Three Really Matters provides a framework for understanding what are identified as the four key aspectsin the development of a young child: A strong child; A skilful communicator; A competent learner; A healthy child. Children's experiences in their early years are very closely related to the quality of care they receive and these experiences influence them as they grow and develop. The guidance offered here is based on a practical framework that recognises the importance of warm and positive relationships and the need for safe and healthy environments where children explore, experience, enjoy and learn. This wonderfully detailed guidance, developed by Redcar & Cleveland Local Authority, deals with planning, providing and observing across a range of areas.