Early Years

1-5 years
Couple with young child

From birth to age 5, a child's brain develops more, and more rapidly, than at any other time in life.

Science confirms that 90% of a child’s brain is developed by 5 years old.

Experiences during the first 5 years of life, strongly influence a child’s future development.

This is the time when foundations for learning, health and behaviour throughout life are laid.

Throughout this developmental stage, children learn by seeing relationships among other people around them.

This learning is the foundation for the development of that child’s communication, behaviour, social and other fundamental skills.

Therefore, positive experiences and warm, responsive relationships stimulate children’s development and helps them to develop and thrive well.

Mother and young child
Father and two young daughters

Start for Life

0-2 years
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Expectant couple

Early Years

1-5 years
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Toddler

Primary Years

4-11 years
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Primary years

Tweens & Teens

10-16 years
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Tweens and teens