"A significantly high proportion of learning takes place from birth to age six." The Qualifications and Curriculum Authority

"Children's experiences in the earliest years of their life are critical to their subsequent development. They have a significant impact on their future performance at school." The Department for Education and Skills

"Organisations including Ofsted, the Institute for Education, local education authorities and the National Association of Head Teachers have noted that a significant number of children are now arriving at school, aged four to five, not ready for classroom life and without the foundations needed for learning to read, write and understand numbers." The Times, 20 June 2006

"Statistical analyses and comparisons of attainment and social behaviour at primary school...strongly suggest that pre-school provided significant benefits for cognitive development." The Effective Provision Of Pre-School Education (EPPE) Project

The first five years of life are critical in children’s development. High quality early years provision can help children achieve their potential." Children's Workforce Development Council

"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world.” Maria Montessori

Link: Lynn Herrick Photography for baby, child and family portrait photography in North London