Culturebaby is a new programme rolling out in Manchester which aims to help practitioners and families find new ways to engage very young children with art and culture.

The Whitworth Art gallery, Manchester Museum and Manchester Galleries are working collaboratively to highlight innovative, cultural practice with the under-twos and share creative ideas for working in early intervention - particularly in relation to language and social development.

Supported by the Manchester Cultural Strategy Team, the programme will involve early years practitioners, those working in early intervention, families, charities and partner organisations.

Planning is currently underway for a seminar which will be held at the Whitworth Art Gallery on 23 November. Elaine Bates, early years and family learning co-ordinator at Manchester City galleries (Renaissance), says, 'Over the last five years museums and galleries in Manchester have been developing new models of engagement in partnership with early years and other professionals working with children under the age of five and their families.

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