Research has shown that premature birth is a risk factor that can impact children’s learning, development, academic achievement, and future adulthood. Being ‘prem aware’ enables staff to identify children at risk, pursue early interventions, and to support children through their educational journey at key transition points. 

In this episode, Andrea Henderson helps us to explore what ‘prem-awareness’ means, the potential implications that being born prematurely can have for both children and their families, and provides insight into her role as Fife’s ambassador for the prem-aware charity, ‘The Smallest Things.’

Important: This episode contains discussion of premature birth, which may be a potentially sensitive topic for some listeners.

An accompanying poster summarising the key points, stats, and considerations discussed during the episode can be found here.

Information on how to become a 'Prem Aware' setting, training module access, or contact details can be found here.