
Birth to Five Matters
Birth to Five Matters is a set of guidelines that helps professionals support young children's development from birth to age five. It emphasizes understanding each child's UNIQUE growth in areas like language, social skills, emotional well-being, physical development, and cognitive abilities. The framework encourages creating nurturing, stimulating environments and building strong relationships to promote learning and confidence. By focusing on these early years, it aims to ensure children have the best foundations for future education and well-being, recognizing that critical developmental milestones often occur during this formative period.