Babies are amazing. Their brains are fizzing with synaptic connections and flooded with neurotransmitters that are inducing learning and plasticity. This understanding frames the baby approach at LEYF, indeed we call it Baby You are Fantastic!
It also makes us realise why we need to share good baby practice widely. Right now, we are in the middle of a big political debate about the importance of early years experiences and it’s crucial that parents and the wider public understand what ‘good quality’ looks like for a baby and a toddler in a childcare setting. The support and wellbeing of babies is strongly linked to better outcomes later in life, including educational achievement, progress at work and physical and mental health.
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
