Birth to Three Matters
What is Birth-Three Matters?
Birth to Three Matters is a framework for effective practice for those with responsibility for the care and education of babies and children from birth to three years.
What is the purpose of the Framework?
The purpose of the framework is to provide support, information, guidance and challenge for any person responsible for a child from birth to three years. It is not a prescriptive curriculum and is flexible to meet the needs of individual children.
What does the pack contain?
An introductory booklet which explains the framework
A Video brings the framework to life
A CD ROM provides additional information
16 component cards relating to each of the four aspects
A poster identifying the four Aspects (see below) and the sub division of these Aspects into 16 Components:
A Strong Child
A Skilful Communicator
A Competent Learner
A Healthy Child
How do Ofsted view Birth-Three Matters?
What the inspector looks for:-
- If and how the framework is used in the setting, eg in observing and planning to meet the individual needs of all children.
- How the setting uses the framework to promote the outcomes for children under three.
- How the use of the framework influences the outcomes for children.
The Ofsted inspector will therefore discuss how and if you use Birth-Three Matters at your next inspection.
How do I get started ?
The Early Years Learning & Family Support Team offer free training sessions to give you an understanding of the framework, and how it can be used to support your work with the children in your care. We also offer other related workshops on Child Development.
Details of these courses are available on our training bulletin. Contact us on 01922 652345 if you would like more information.
For more individual training we can visit you in your setting to give support and advice on observation, assessment and planning, and suggest ways to ensure your practice reflects the principles of the framework.
If you want to know more then please call 01922 652345.
How do I get a free pack?
