Getting it right for babies – quality moments that matter
Target Audience
Early Years Education Practitioners/Managers who deliver early education and care to children and families under two
Course Aims
Discuss the vital role of the adult in supporting babies and young children to communicate from birth and how this happens through moments of connections
Refresh/Learn specific interaction strategies (4 coloured postcard prompts) to use with babies to support their developing communication and emotional development especially during care moments and when responding to babies whilst settling in.
Share ideas for songs/rhymes/Play that works well for babies
References
- Recent Ofsted publication – getting it right from the start
- The Association of infant mental health competency framework (L1)
- The latest research into baby rooms by Dr Mona Sakr and team at Middlesex university
Date: Thursday 5 March 2026
Time: 9.30am – 12.30pm
Venue: Spring Grove House, West Thames College, London Road, Isleworth, TW7 4HS
Cost: £40 per delegate
Facilitator: Debbie Brace