Early Years
The early years is defined by Welsh Government as the period of life from pre-birth to the end of Foundation Phase or 0 to 7 years of age. These years are a crucial time for children. Children grow rapidly and both their physical and mental development are affected by the environment in which they find themselves in. The first three years of life are particularly important for healthy development due to the fast rate of neurological growth that occurs during this period. There is an abundance of research showing that investing in the first years of a child’s life improves outcomes for them throughout the rest of their lives.
Children in Wales has been involved in early years work for over 20 years. We work closely with policy makers locally and nationally on this issue as well as with managers and practitioners to increase the awareness of the importance of supporting children’s development pre and post birth all the way through their early years and to support the improvements to services who are supporting families with young children.
Our current work includes:
- Influencing policy and strategy on a national level
- Promotion of research on various aspects of child development and the early years e.g. attachment
- Promoting of data collection and monitoring interventions
- Coordinating a Wales wide Flying Start network
- Coordinating a Wales wide Integrated Children Centre network
- Convening events to share practice and research on relevant themes
- A series of training events relevant to the early years
For more information about any of these issues please contact Anna Westall, tel: 029 20342434, e-mail: anna.westall@childreninwales.org.uk
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12.11.20 LAUNCHED TODAY: Swansea University survey for the early years sector
28.10.19 Welsh Government launches Early Childhood Education and Care approach
12.09.19 Assembly Members to debate general principles of the Children (Abolition of...
09.09.19 The Good Childhood Report 2019
13.08.19 Identifying health and well-being research priorities for children 0 – 7 ...
01.05.19 Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health comment on WHO physical activ...
02.08.18 Royal College of Midwives recommends universal provision of Baby Boxes in t...
21.09.16 The agenda for children, young people and families, 21/09/16 [W]
19.01.15 Experts meet at Children in Wales’ Annual Conference to discuss the impor...
11.03.13 Importance of early experiences to be highlighted at infant mental health c...
19.04.11 Supporting Children in their Earliest Years, 16/02/10 [W]
08.02.11 New website to support young disabled children and their families, 7/2/11 [...
19.03.09 Supporting the Families of Young Disabled Children, 19/03/09 [W]
02.02.09 Supporting the Families of Young Disabled Children, 02/02/09
11.09.19 National Children’s Charities Briefing for AMs on Children (Abolition of ...
13.08.19 Flying Start Annual Report April 2018 to March 2019, 07/08/2019 [W]
30.07.19 Early Childhood Education and Care: Quality Matters, 17/07/2019 [W]
17.07.19 A five year vision of maternity care in Wales, 03/07/2019 [W]
18.06.19 UK ranks 28 out of 31 countries rated for family friendly policies, 13/06/2...
17.01.19 Food and Nutrition Guidance for Childcare Providers, 17/01/2019 [W]
17.10.18 Parenting. Give it time: Early Years Information Pathway
20.04.21 **Virtual** Child Development
14.09.15 Early Support and you
14.09.15 Early Support and Families First working together to support families
14.09.15 Changing perceptions
14.09.15 MAPPIT
14.09.15 MAPPIT background mapping
14.09.15 Early Support principles
14.09.15 Family Service Plan (FSP)
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