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Birth to three matters

Birth to three matters is a resource pack of materials distributed by SureStart, one of ParentsCentre's partner sites. The aim of the resource is to provide information on areas such as child development, meeting diverse needs and examples of play activities to promote learning to those who work with children.

Although ultimately aimed at practitioners, there are sections relevant to parents who need information on children in this age group, or who wish to know of available play activities on offer by childcare professionals.

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A strong child

This section provides information contained in the Birth to three matters framework on how babies and young children grow and develop as strong people.

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A skilful communicator

This section provides information contained in the Birth to three matters framework on the importance for babies and young children of hearing language, becoming involved with those around them and being accepted as a person who understands and can respond.

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A competent learner

This section provides information contained in the Birth to three matters framework on how children explore, experiment, look for similarities and differences, interact, imagine, create and represent as they seek to learn about the world around them.

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A healthy child

This section provides information contained in the Birth to three matters framework on understanding what constitutes a healthy child including a child's emotional and physical health.

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You can order the complete Birth to three matters pack - which includes component cards, a video and a CD-ROM - from the relevant section of the SureStart website [External Site] Opens in new window . Alternatively, you can email to info@dfes.gsi.gov.uk or telephone DfES publications on 0845 6022260, quoting reference 'BIRTH'

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