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Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments

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Early years educational resources

Educational resources for 0 to 5s

The early years of a child's life are crucial for their development and learning. We've put together a range of resources designed to support your child's growth in key areas. Whether you're looking for engaging activities, advice, or tools, our resources are here to help make learning fun and meaningful.

Tiny Happy People

Tiny Happy People by the BBC is a collection of activities, videos and things to do with children from pregnancy through to 5 years to help with their communication skills.

Look Say Sing Play

The NSPCC has teamed up with Vroom to give you some fun and easy tips to help you bring even more Look, Say, Sing and Play into your daily routine with your baby.

BBC Learning Programmes on iPlayer

BBC Educational programmes for Pre-School children available on demand.

They include favourites from CBEEBIES and School Radio including cartoons, documentaries and sing songs.

Best Start in Life

90% of your child's brain growth happens before the age of 5. The Best Start in Life website has advice and support 
for your child’s development. From pregnancy to childcare, right through to starting school.

Words for Life

Words for Life has quick and easy tips and activities to discover new ways you could boost your child’s literacy skills while having fun chatting, playing and reading together.

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