Early learning and development
90% of your child's brain growth happens before the age of 5. Right from the start, all those little moments you spend together are building their brain.
Every smile, cuddle, chat and game makes a huge difference, helping them learn to communicate, develop confidence and make friends.
Find lots of ideas, easy tips and activities you can do together with your child.
Help paying for your childcare
As well as the important things parents do at home, childcare can help give your child a great start, whilst helping you juggle family life. That’s why childcare support is expanding.
Visit the Childcare Choices website to use the eligibility checker and see what support you could get. You'll also find helpful information about how each offer works and how to apply.
Did you know?
In the first 5 years of your child's life their brain develops faster than at any other time. Make the most of every moment by making eye contact, chatting and engaging with what they're interested in.
Activities
Tiny Happy People
The BBC's Tiny Happy People website offers simple tips and activities to boost your child's language skills from pregnancy to early years.
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