Very important analysis from @IFS on the long term impact of Sure Start. More evidence that #EarlyIntervention and family support has a significant impact on children’s lives.

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The ‘A Better Start - Shared Learning’ newsletter is full of insights for services & practitioners focused on improving #EarlyYears outcomes. Sign up at: bit.ly/2JLGhRr The National Lottery Community Fund National Children's Bureau

Ekua Ghanash, Child Friendly City Programme Lead, shares the ambitious work being done by SSBC, 🏹 My Nottingham and One Nottingham to have Nottingham recognised as a UNICEF UK Child Friendly City bit.ly/3SEyCt7

The latest #ABetterStart Insight Report is focused on innovation in the wider early years workforce including health workers, speech, language & communication therapists, peer support workers, family support workers, early help practitioners and more: tinyurl.com/anzbbnk3

The National Children’s Bureau National Children's Bureau is hosting an online event to share & celebrate the work of Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs.

Join free to learn more & discuss with practitioners.

Thursday 29 February, 10 am-1 pm.

Register here: buff.ly/42aYPCz

Fantastic turn out from students from Blackpool and The Fylde College for our screening of the film Resilience today! #futureworkforce

“There is a continuous cycle of elements to keep on top of within our role.” Learn about the vital role of the Born in Bradford's Better Start (BiBBS) Community Research Assistant Team and their Perinatal Project Administrators: tinyurl.com/mvhekj5m

Felicity Callon, Senior Project Officer for Father-Inclusive Practice at @Ncitycare_ssbc, explores how Small Steps Big Changes has supported Nottingham’s maternity units to provide a welcoming space for dads and partners. tinyurl.com/ycxr5xdn

Lynsey Weston and Sian Ansell discuss the summer Chatter Challenge that was part of A Better Start Southend‘s Talking Transitions programme. Find out more: tinyurl.com/3e4nse2j

Natalie Taylor from A Better Start Southend writes about story-time sessions tailored for children with SEND, providing a safe environment for families and responding to new challenges after Covid-19: tinyurl.com/4xt9vpcn

Mary Ann Ababa Bustillos explains how @LEAPLambeth created free opportunities for families in Lambeth to be active outdoors together during the summer. Read more: tinyurl.com/mwzmtu3r

Alison Brown, a Specialist Midwife at Better Start Bradford, and Rachel Duxbury, the Breastfeeding Support Project Manager, describe how a project to support women to breastfeed for longer came about. tinyurl.com/37pn7ww5

Adrienne McKie, Development Support Officer at CECD Blackpool, lifts the lid on Hope Boxes, a project offering hope to vulnerable mothers who are separated from their baby. tinyurl.com/nb4nr5py

Edwina Linton, Better Start Bradford‘s MECSH project lead, who co-ordinated the development and introduction of the Australian MECSH model in Bradford, discusses the challenges and benefits of this programme of health visiting for families. tinyurl.com/cx3wxrue

The latest #ABetterStart Insight Report is focused on innovation in the wider early years workforce including health workers, speech, language & communication therapists, peer support workers, family support workers, early help practitioners and more: tinyurl.com/anzbbnk3

The ‘A Better Start - Shared Learning’ newsletter is full of insights for services & practitioners focused on improving #EarlyYears outcomes. Sign up at: bit.ly/2JLGhRr

Excited for the Children & Young People Now awards 🌟 CECD Blackpool we’re up against some incredible finalists who have done amazing work with CYP & their families! Good luck to all the nominees, especially our Blackpool friends Blackpool Grand Theatre we’ll see you there!

Wishing good luck to all the amazing individuals and teams who have been shortlisted for a Children & Young People Now Awards which are taking place this evening! Especially cheering on our colleagues from CECD Blackpool The National Lottery Community Fund Blackpool Council

CECD Blackpool a thought provoking conference today, thank you. #ABetterStart