Orientation to Nurturing Care Framework in Early Childhood Development

This course is designed to provide an introduction to the principles of nurturing care in early childhood development (ECD). It focuses on enhancing participants' understanding of the nurturing care framework and its significance in the first two years of a child's life. The course covers key areas such as responsive caregiving, health, nutrition, safety, security, and learning stimulation.

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