The Maternal and Early Years website

This website is for everyone working in the early years workforce in Scotland. It covers a wide breadth of information relevant to practitioners at all levels. It brings together a wealth of up-to-date information, key resources and support. Read more about the background to the Early Years.

National Early Years Conference 19 June 2013

Registration for the National Early Years conference 2013 is now closed. However, if you would like to register as a webcast delegate, please email lynn.soutar@nhs.net by 1 June.

Health inequalities content on Maternal and Early Years website

From conception onwards, a child's early life circumstances and experiences can shape their physical, emotional, social, mental and cognitive development. Negative experiences can have a lifelong impact and unequal outcomes are apparent from the very start of a child's life. For more information visit: pregnancy, 0-3 years, 3-5 years, 5-8 years,

Physical activity in the Early Years

Physical movement and active play on developing social skills andbonding. This can also help develop the attitudes, skills and behaviour for lifelong physical activity and health. For more information visit: Physical Activity 0-3 , Play@home 0-3, Physical Activity 3-5 , Play@home 3-5, Physical Activity 5-8

Immunisation Scotland – protection for everyone

Immunisation Scotland provides information about all the current immunisation programmes in Scotland, the vaccines available and the diseases they protect against.

Early Years Evidence Updates

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