Early Years

This section is for people who want to know more about the Early Years related programme of work being taken forward by NHS Health Scotland and our partners.
You'll also find links to Early Years learning opportunities and networks, research, publications and related websites.
Background and policy information
An introduction to what's driving our work on Early Years and why.
News & Events
Discover events that could be of interest and keep up-to-date with the latest news.
Early Years learning
Details of opportunities for learning and training about Early Years issues and related networks for sharing knowledge and best practices. The Early Years Network was established to disseminate learning from the National Health Demonstration Project 'Starting Well' and increase the sharing of knowledge and good practice among those working in the early years field.
Join the Early Years Network
The Early Years Network includes the:
- Scottish Infant Feeding Advisor Network
- Breastfeeding Expert Group
- Parents and Children Together Team, and the
- Child Healthy Weight Network.
EARLY YEARS RESOURCES
Early Years research
Ongoing research, evaluations, work on the evidence base and links to published research on Early Years.
Early Years publications
Listings of Early Years reports, evaluations, leaflets and other printed materials produced by NHS Health Scotland.
Early Years links
Related pages and websites on Early Years for various audiences - from NHS Health Scotland, our partners and other organisations.
Early Years network
Last reviewed 6 October 2009