Birth to three: supporting our youngest children

'Birth to Three: supporting our youngest children' is guidance for all those involved in caring for babies and very young children. This may include early years workers, social care and health practitioners, and students preparing to work in early years settings.

The guidance recognises the different and complementary ways in which very young children are cared for in different settings. It sets out the three key features of effective practice - relationships, responsive care and respect - and suggests sensitive and respectful approaches through examples from practice. It is intended that practitioners will, within their own contexts, interpret and adapt the guidance as a framework for their own practice. 

'Birth to Three: supporting our youngest children' is available in English or in Gaelic. The Guide for Parents is available in several languages.

This publication is available to order as a print publication. Alternatively, you can download 'Birth to three: supporting our youngest children' as a PDF file.

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