All children deserve the care and support they need to have the best start in life. Children learn and develop at a faster rate from birth to five years old than at any other times in their lives, so their experiences in early years have a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right. Good parenting and high-quality early learning provide the foundation children need to fulfil their potential.”

(2024 Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage - EYFS)