A secure and stimulating environment is vital to building a successful baby room, but apart from specifying babies under the age of two in a nursery setting should have a separate room, and some contact with older children, the EYFS provides no further guidance.
‘The space, setup and the organisation of the baby room environment are really important, as well as the people within it,’ says Caroline Guard, senior lecturer in education at Kingston University.
When it comes to creating a baby-friendly space, then, a bottom-up approach can be a good way to start, as the floor will be the area most used by a child under two.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here
