Birth to three matters - about the framework

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The Birth to three matters framework recognises the contribution made to the development of very young children by the adults who care for them.

Birth to three matters focuses on: child development; effective practice; examples of play activities to promote play/ learning; guidance on planning/ resourcing and meeting diverse needs.

Download An Introduction to the Birth to three matters framework

Each of the four sections of the pack contains four (double-sided) cards. They are available to download as .pdf documents.

A strong child

A skilful communicator

A competent learner

A healthy child

Supplementary materials and notes

In addition to the cards themselves, a variety of notes and supplimentary materials are also available.

1. A Strong Child (Notes on this section of the framework)


2. A skilful communicator (Notes on this section of the framework)


3. A Competent Learner (Notes on this section of the framework)
Being creative
Being imaginative
Making connections
Representing


4. A Healthy Child (Notes on this section of the framework)

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