Families in the foundation years, from pregnancy to school age

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  • Encouraging independence
    • Your toddler is growing and learning – supporting your child to learn through play
    • Your child's health
    • Happy parents make happy children: relationship support
    • If your child has a disability, special educational needs or additional needs
  • Enjoying early education
  • Joining reception class

Encouraging independence

As babies become toddlers, your relationship with them and the way you can help them develop will evolve

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Families in the Foundation Years: Encouraging independence

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