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Early years: Learning and play

Parenting advice on importance of play for toddlers and pre-schoolers (ages 1-5), preparing your child for school, speech and language development and more. This information has been developed by our experienced family support workers, with years of experience supporting families in the early years.

Why play matters

Speech and language development

Reading with toddlers and pre-schoolers

School readiness

Play ideas and games

Creating a dad bond

Video: Creative, imaginative and messy play

Video: Helping your child play

Video: How play can help child development

Video: Outdoor play