Early Learning
What do children need to flourish?
Parents are often told that the early years matter. But what actually makes the biggest difference for children? It’s easy to focus on things like facilities, toys, or what an environment looks like at first glance – but the evidence tells us something different. As Goodstart Chief Children’s Officer Cathrine Neilsen-Hewett says high quality early learning isn’t about having the “best looking” environment – it’s about what happens between people – big and small.
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Child Development
Why is play important?
Play is central to your child’s learning and development. When your child plays, it gives them many ways and times to learn.
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Early Learning
Why early learning matters
Early learning lays the foundation for success. In the first five years of life, children’s brains are wired to learn quickly. This is when the foundations for learning, health and behaviour throughout life are laid. In fact, 90% of a child’s brain development happens by the age of five.
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Toys and games can be an important part of children’s play, and play is central to children’s learning and development.
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