'The development of children's spoken language underpins all seven areas of learning and development. Children's back-and-forth interactions from an early age form the foundations for language and cognitive development. The number and quality of conversations children have with adults and peers throughout the day in a language-rich environment are crucial.'

'Children who can remember information, who can regulate their attention, and who can maintain inhibitory control are in a better position to take advantage of opportunities for learning.'

'Movement is essential in the wiring and firing of the brain, creating the connections needed for the foundations of all future learning. The more we repeat movements- the stronger the connections become, enabling us to gain automatic physical mastery of our bodies so that we can use them without thinking.'