Tools & Frameworks
Tools & Frameworks
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emphasises coordinated whole-of-government and society action across health, nutrition, early learning, responsive caregiving, and security and safety.
Where to look in this resource
Chapter one sets out the aims of the WHO and UNICEF framework to support ECD policies. Pages 26-32 outline strategic actions for change.
Description
The Nurturing Care Framework (NCF) provides an evidence-based roadmap for supporting early childhood development. It outlines the policies, services and supportive environments needed to help parents and caregivers provide nurturing care and ensure children reach their full developmental potential. The framework emphasises five key components of nurturing care: good health, adequate nutrition, responsive caregiving, opportunities for early learning, and safety and security
Brief description
The Nurturing Care Framework draws on state-of-the-art evidence on how early childhood development unfolds to set out the most effective policies and services that will help parents and caregivers provide nurturing care for infants and young children.
Keywords
nurturing care; responsive caregiving; child wellbeing; multisectoral policy; systems strengthening
Resource Title
Nurturing Care Framework for ECD
