The Royal Foundation Centre for Early Childhood has created a stunning set of short, evidence-based videos called the Explainer Series. Each film is beautifully animated and designed to make complex research on child development clear, engaging, and accessible for families, practitioners, and students.

For teachers of the AAQ BTEC National in Early Childhood Development, these videos are a fantastic classroom tool.

They:

• Spark curiosity and stimulate discussion
• Bring research and theory to life through visuals
• Link directly to Units 1–4 of the specification
• Work well in lessons, as homework, or for independent study

This six-part blog series introduces each Explainer in turn. For every video, we’ll provide:

• A direct link to the film
• Key curriculum links to the AAQ specification
• Classroom suggestions for use
• Reflection questions for students

👉 Read on to explore Explainer Film 1: How we grow an emotionally healthy brain