We’ve put together a range of resources for you to use to learn more about the benefits of early learning, the ways in which you can help your child’s development, and the way children’s brains work!
Smart Start is a community – a community who just want the best possible outcomes for all children. That’s why we would love for you to share the resources within your centres, amongst your friends and family and anywhere and everywhere else!
90% of a child’s brain development happens before they start school. Learn more about this amazing process and how you can help your child’s brain to thrive during this important stage.
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Download and share this infographic about how everyone in our community benefits when children have access to early learning
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Children are always learning – Child development researcher Dr Steven Howard says parents play a vital role in a child’s education, well before they begin formal schooling.
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Have you ever felt guilty about your child spending time in formal early learning? Well, Dr Ellen Frede explains why it’s time to rid yourself of that guilt!
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How do we prepare our children for the jobs of the future – jobs which we haven’t even imagined yet?
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Did you know children gain many skills through play? Creativity, communication, problem-solving and relationship building are just some of the many skills that children can develop, through play!
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Parents who invest their time in their children make a powerful difference to their eductational outcomes and their lives!
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Learning some control their behaviours and emotions is an important part of a child’s development – and parents can help them with this!
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Oxford Professor Edward Melhuish says Australian governments should do more to support children in the two years before school – or we risk falling behind!
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Share this video about how early learning works in Ontario
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How do you become the economic superpower? By investing in the learning of your children from a young age!
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Hear from Dutch Professor of Education, Paul Leseman to find out how we can prepare children for a rapidly changing world
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What works for children’s early learning? One of the most important features of a home environment is making language a priority, according to expert Professor Jane Bertrand.
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Hear from Professor Jane Bertrand about how all children and nations benefit from investment in early learning.
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One of the UK’s leading thinkers on education, Sir Kevan Collins, explains the major role education plays in ensuring kids from disadvantaged background have the chance to catch up with their peers.
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What’s the best thing parents can do for their children? According to Dr Ellen Frede, the best investment you can make in your child is to give them your full attention!
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Research has shown that children who have 2 years of quality early learning before school perform better at school – which is why Oxford Professor Edward Melhuish thinks that government should provide funding for all children to access early learning from their 3rd birthday.
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There are many simple things parents can do to help their child grow and develop during the first few years of life.
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