A competent learner

This section provides information contained in the Birth to three matters framework on the importance for babies and young children of: being creative/ imaginative; responding to the world with marks and symbols; connecting ideas and understanding the world.

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Additional resources

Brain studies, Cognitive Development

Culture and Community

Effective Practice

Meeting Diverse Needs

Anti-Discriminatory Practice

Culture and Community

Gender

SEN

Parents

Planning

Index of links

Stills

Child with mirror Child with mirror Child learning from parent