The first few months and years of a baby's life are a critical window for brain development, shaping future health, wellbeing, learning and behaviour. Despite this, babies can sometimes be overlooked in busy settings.
Staff at Ambler Children's Centre in Islington, north London have worked hard to redesign their baby room and introduce a new approach and curriculum. ‘We wanted to create an attractive and richly resourced environment that was calm, safe and nurturing for the babies but also really promoted their development,’ explains head of Children's Centre Ciara Rush. ‘Babies do sometimes fall off the radar and sometimes it can become solely about the care routines – which of course are important; we also wanted to ensure our babies were best supported to develop their skills as well.’
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