ShareThe development of a secure attachment relationship is a cruicial part of early development. Through careful observation of early relationships all other areas of development are observed as well. This film shows baby Orson as he develops through his first twelve months.
Starting with a sequence filmed just after birth, there is a sequence for every month of this first year and sometimes more than one. The sequences all involve interactions with others (clips with dad as well as mum). They have been chosen, so that as well as showing general development, they also show some aspect relevant to the attachment process.
These sequences can be used to observe the main shifts in skills and abilities - physical, social and cognitive - common to babies in their first year. They can also be used to observe how attachments are formed. Through careful observation, the important components that are essential to building a secure attachment become clear.
The accompanying user notes, written by Anne O'connor, give background information. For each sequence you will find a description, a list of aspects of development to notice and a list of adult involvement to be seen. For each there is also extensive, practical and theoretical information about the main feature of the sequence, detailed links with the EYFS and questions for reflection.
- Feeding: Newborn
- Attunement: 2 weeks
- Dads: 1 month
- Crying: 2.5 months
- Early conversations: 2.5 months
- Baby massage: 3 months
- Tummy time: 4 months
- Interest in objects: 5 months
- Mirroring: 5 months
- Singing games: 6 months
- Peek-a-boo: 6 months
- Stranger anxiety: 7 months
- Independent feeding: 8 months
- Object permanence: 9 months
- Playing together: 9 months
- Stranger anxiety: 10 months
- Staying close: 11 months
- Social referencing: 11 months
- Playing & exploring: 12 months
105 mins
Links to EYFS principles:
- A Unique Child: 1.1, 1.3, 1.4
- Positive relationships: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4
- Enabling Environments: 3.2, 3.3
- Learning & Development: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
Dorothy Y Selleck - (Early Years Consultant)
I have just finished viewing Attachment and Holistic Development.I think this film captures the ordinary loving conversations between a baby and his parents -especially his mother - in a way which is truly extraordinary. The booklet with the points to notice, what's special about, questions for reflection and discussion and links to the EYFS are a gift for tutors, managers, professional workers, parents or childminders.
Early Years Update (December 2008)
This resource (Attachment and Holistic Development) will be invaluable to trainers providing courses for practitioners working with children under three. It is a wonderful resource to use with new parents, who would also find the film sequences informative, enjoyable and reassuring.
Marion Dowling (Early Years Specialist)
Siren child development films are becoming increasingly well known for their consistently high quality production. This latest addition(Attachment and Holistic Development) is no exception. Apart from the introduction there is no commentary and the absence of voice over means that each sequence provides rich material for observation. Each sequence is usefully timed which is helpful when planning a training programme.
Early Years, Vol.29, No3., October 2009.
THE WONDER YEAR: FIRST YEAR DEVELOPMENT AND SHAPING THE BRAIN & ATTACHMENT AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT: This material is a set of two videos, accompanied by two manuals, focused on the amazing first year in children's life and their parents...
Valeska Grau Cardenas, Catholic University of Chile, July 2009
This material is a set of two DVDs, accompanied by two manuals, focused on the amazing first year in children's lives and on their parents, viewed through a particular baby and his family: Orson, his parents and brother.
Early Years Update (Issue 64 December 2008 / January 2009)
ATTACHMENT AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT is the latest DVD to be released by Siren Films as part of their observation series. It follows the first year of baby Orson's life. starting with a sequence filmed just after birth.
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