Children’s experiences in their initial years have been shown to have a significant impact on their developmental outcomes later on. As a result, it is important for parents and those who work with children to understand exactly what happens during these early stages of development. This allows them to meet a child’s needs effectively, and ensure that they have the best start in life.

In order to help you understand, we will provide guidance on the stages of child development, milestones that children reach within each stage, and how to encourage development. We will also provide further information to show you why this period of life is arguably the most important.