The early years are full of rapid growth, new experiences and big developmental leaps. For parents and carers, this stage can be exciting, joyful and sometimes overwhelming—all at the same time. Having the right information at the right moment can make a huge difference, and many families find digital resources an easy, flexible way to access support that fits around daily life.
Whether you're looking for age‑appropriate play ideas, guidance on child development, safety information, or simply reassurance from trusted sources, there are high‑quality online tools designed to help you navigate the journey from birth to five. This section brings together reliable, accessible digital resources created by well‑established organisations, including platforms that offer playful learning activities for babies and young children, online advice and coaching for parents, safety and early years guidance from child‑protection specialists, and government‑supported information on development, childcare and health during the early years.
These resources are here to give you practical ideas, trusted information and supportive tools—helping you feel confident and connected as your child grows.
Action for Children – Parent Talk
A free online advice service for parents of children 0–19, including focused content for babies and preschoolers.
Action for Children – Parent Talk
A free online advice service for parents of children 0–19, including focused content for babies and preschoolers.
NSPCC Early Years Resources (0–5)
A collection of online tools, leaflets, and guidance aimed at keeping young children safe and supporting early development.
Includes:
NSPCC Early Years Resources (0–5)
A collection of online tools, leaflets, and guidance aimed at keeping young children safe and supporting early development.
Includes:
A play‑based learning course with videos, activity ideas and guidance designed for busy parents.
A play‑based learning course with videos, activity ideas and guidance designed for busy parents.
Best Start in Life – Government Parent Hub
The government’s digital hub for parents, covering pregnancy to school readiness.
Best Start in Life – Government Parent Hub
The government’s digital hub for parents, covering pregnancy to school readiness.
Parentkind – Parenting Resources
A broad range of digital resources for parents, including organisations supporting babies and preschoolers.
Features links to:
Parentkind – Parenting Resources
A broad range of digital resources for parents, including organisations supporting babies and preschoolers.
Features links to:
Childcare and Early Years Education
Here you can find our guide to what Early Years education providers should be doing to support the children in their settings.
Childcare and Early Years Education
Here you can find our guide to what Early Years education providers should be doing to support the children in their settings.
Portage is a home visiting educational service for families with children from one year old to statutory school age, who have additional needs and meet the Portage referral criteria.
Even if you do not meet the criteria or do not want to to have Portage involved, the Portage Platform has lots of great resources to help you support your child at home.
Portage is a home visiting educational service for families with children from one year old to statutory school age, who have additional needs and meet the Portage referral criteria.
Even if you do not meet the criteria or do not want to to have Portage involved, the Portage Platform has lots of great resources to help you support your child at home.