Supporting your child’s learning and development
90% of your child's brain growth happens before the age of 5. Right from the start, all those little moments you spend together with your child are building their brain.
Every smile, cuddle, chat and game makes a huge difference, helping them learn to communicate, develop confidence and make friends.
If your child attends a childcare setting (such as a nursery or childminder), make sure you discuss ideas for activities with them.
You can also find lots of ideas, easy tips and activities you can do together with your child by visiting:
- NHS Start for Life
- BBC Tiny Happy People
- 10 top tips to support early child development from Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Educational apps
There are many apps labelled as ‘educational’, but you should check that this is the case, as they vary in quality and content.
GOV.UK offer research-based advice to help you choose high-quality apps for your child. You can find more information in GOV.UK's guidance on early years apps.