Stories from communities
The best laid plans
Richard Newson of the National Children’s Bureau highlights how co-production is thriving in Southend, despite setbacks caused by the pandemic.
The benefits of outdoor play sessions for young families in Bradford
Adele Adams looks at how their outdoor play sessions helped a young local family.
The ‘Brain Certification’ course
Rebecca Calvert explains how trauma-informed practice is part of a training programme on brain architecture and mental wellbeing for local practitioners.
Testing times – seeing the big picture during uncertainty
Jill Roberts reflects on the experience of revisiting and revitalising priorities for children and families in a rapidly changing context.
Talking Transitions
Managing the journey from pre-school to primary school is vital in ensuring a child’s emotional wellbeing is protected.
Talking dads
During pregnancy, birth and early years, focus often goes to mother and baby, but we must also recognise the vital role of fathers and the challenges they face.
Taking time for ‘Moments that Matter’ in Bradford
Dr Hannah Swan and Gill Thornton introduce a campaign promoting the vital everyday interactions between parent and child.
‘Around Again’: Building a community support project
Debbie Halfpenny lifts the lid on work to support families in the local community who may be struggling.
YourFamily: developing a new approach to early family support
Julie Lannon describes recent developments in a new programme in Southend supporting families in many different ways.
Working with parent peer researchers on the evaluation of the Small Steps Big Changes Programme
Clare Lushey and Sue Law showcase how peer researchers have supported the local evaluation of Nottingham’s Small Steps Big Changes Programme.