Conditions for development

• Love and Security

  • All children need to feel loved, wanted and nurtured - this makes children feel emotionally secure.
  • Children also need to be physically secure and safe from harm.
• Warmth

  • Children need to have suitable heating in the home, clothing for different times of the year and bedding - this can help prevent illness.
• Rest and Sleep

  • This is crucial for their physical health, wellbeing, learning and development
  • Babies need around 16 hours and toddlers need 13 hours.
• Exercise and Fresh air

  • Young children should be busy and active
  • Helps with physical fitness and robustness
  • Helps strong growth and development
  • Helps sleep and mental wellbeing
  • Can help with self esteem
• Cleanliness

  • Children need a clean and hygienic environment as their immune system is less mature - can pick up an infection easily.
  • This includes being washed or bathed daily
• Stimulation

  • All children should have chance to play and stimulate their imaginations and develop at a young age
• Routine

  • Routines help children feel safe and secure
  • These include feeding, bathing and sleep routines
  • Routines help children settle and know what to expect.
  • Helps parents to plan the day and include enough time for their children’s needs.
• Opportunities for talking and listening

  • Listen and talking with a child shows you are interested in them and care about their opinion.
  • It encourages and develops social, emotional, intellectual and language development