What excited you most?
'Knowing what a difference, I as a nursery practitioner can make to babies early years, by understanding how much their feelings can influence their brain development.'
Nursery Practitioner, Northampton, 2012.
'Could not pick out one thing, enjoyed every session.'
Oakway Children's Centre
Key aims of the project:
Session one: Babies' Brain Development
By being knowledgeable about early development and learning, practitioners can be alert to the importance of paying close attention to the potential of individual babies.
Session two: Babies' Emotional Development
By being aware of emotional needs, practitioners can respond with sensitivity to babies and support them with loving and meaningful interactions.
Session three: Babies' Playing and Laughing
By being in tune with individual babies, practitioners can recognise the huge impact early experiences have on holistic development.
'Interaction is key to baby brain development.'
Family Support Worker, Irthlingborough Children's Centre, 2011.
'The Baby Room Project was very inspiring and full of laughter. We have gained some very good experiences to share with our babies.'
Baby Room Practitioner, Siblings Day Nursery, Rushden, 2007.
'I came away from the first session and thought about how we interact with babies, the importance of promoting positive role modelling and why it is essential to make parents aware of what we see.'
Senior Family Worker, Highfield Children's Centre, Wellingborough, 2011.
'The first year of a baby's life is so important in the way they experience the environment. This helps them to develop a sense of who they are. A contented baby can grow and develop.'
Senior Practitioner, Camrose Children's Centre, Northampton, 2010.
Did you know...?
From a baby's point of view if someone loves you and sees you as lovely you are more likely to have lovely feelings and grow in confidence.
Build a trusting relationship by comforting your baby if they need you.
Laughing lowers stress and is an important part of a baby’s development.
