Babies and young children have significant needs wherever they spend their days, be it at home with their families, in the home of a childminder or in an early years setting such as a nursery.
To begin to understand those needs and how to respond to them, practitioners need first to turn to the two sets of national guidance: Birth to Three Matters: a framework to support children in their earliest years, in England, and Birth to Three: supporting our youngest children, in Scotland.
These two resources may look different in layout, but they give consistent messages for child-friendly, developmentally appropriate practice.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here