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Developmental timeline

The importance of play

Throughout their lives, play is one of the most important things to help your child learn, develop and grow. Find out more about play from when your child is a baby right through until they are getting ready to start school.

Baby playing

Let's play: the first six months
Children playing

Let’s play – six months to a year old
Children singing

Talking to your baby - Once upon a nursery rhyme
Children playing

Learning through play 1-2 years
Young child playing with toy

Learning through play 2-3 years
Mum out jogging

Let's move more
Holding hands

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For Health Professionals

Providing health professionals with additional information and resources to ensure the best quality of care for children and families

For Early Years Settings

Providing early years settings with additional information and resources to assist with the health and well-being of children in their care.

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