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Learning and development

Did you know that much of your child’s learning and development depends on your relationship with them?

The first 1001 days, from conception to two years old, is considered to be the most important time in a child’s life for development, more so than at any other time in their lives. In fact, by the age of two, a child’s brain is already 80% developed, and has been making around one million new connections every second.

It’s never too early to start building that relationship. Every smile, cuddle, chat and game makes a huge difference, helping them learn to communicate, develop confidence and make friends.

Visit the Start for Life Early Learning and Development webpage for further information including tips, advice and activities that you can do together with your child to help their early learning and development.

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Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-5 years called ChatHealth. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a health visitor within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the service reopens.

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Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.

This page was last reviewed on 11-01-2024

This page will be next reviewed on 11-01-2027