Infant and Toddler pedagogy: Why the first 1000 days matters

How can we ensure that our learning environments support children's holistic growth and well-being? 

At no other time during the human lifespan do we observe such rapid changes as during infancy and early childhood. In a few short years, infants transform from dependent newborns to complex creatures exploring their independence, developing their identity, navigating relationships and establishing their learning pathways. These pathways can lead to optimal growth and development or set the stage for early childhood developmental, wellbeing and behavioural difficulties that persist into kindergarten and school and can stay with them for life. 

The first 1000 days of a child’s life and what you can do to help give them the best possible start

Learning: 

* Stages of brain development
* Supporting relationships through secure attachment theory
* Strategies for positive interactions
* The benefits of play

Completing Infant and Toddler pedagogy: Why the first 1000 days matters may contribute one-hour of PD that aligns with the NESA (NSW) approved criteria and addresses:

The Australian Professional Standards for Teachers: APST 1: Know children and how they learn

Early Years Learning Framework Learning Outcomes: Outcome 3: Children have a strong sense of wellbeing

The National Quality Standard: QA 6: Collaborative partnerships with families and communities