Events

Training: Early Childhood Development

Brain Development and Attachment (Birth to 4 Years)

Every volunteer in our Volunteer Programme is trained before stepping into a children’s home, and training continues throughout their time with us.

This workshop was led by our founder, Nazia Basha Taylor, a child and developmental psychologist. Nazia guided volunteers through how a young child’s brain develops from birth to four years, and how secure attachment with a caring adult shapes that growth.

It matters because the children we serve have often known separation, loss, or neglect. Volunteers who understand what a child is experiencing can respond with patience and notice small signs of progress, offering the steady, safe presence a child needs. Training also keeps children safe, and gives volunteers the reassurance of expert guidance behind them.