Stories from communities
Getting the community together
Emma Thirkill-Kirk looks at how LEAP in Lambeth attracts a representative community to engage with its events and services.
A little animation goes a long way…
Cara Thompson looks at how a series of animated videos is capturing the attention of little ones in Nottingham.
A Festival of conversations in Southend: getting families talking about the early years
Richard Newson looks at the learning behind a campaign to engage with expectant parents and families with very young children in Southend.
Getting a good night’s rest!
Felicity Callon explores how Small Steps Big Changes has supported Nottingham’s maternity units to provide a welcoming space for dads and partners.
A Festival of Conversations
Carolyn Smith describes how a series of events for families, early years practitioners and system leaders has got the town talking.
A Covid-19 response to delivering Triple-P Positive Parenting Programme in Nottingham
Suzette Leach describes how the city’s positive parenting programme has adapted at pace.
A better start to school
Kathryn Morris, Early Years Co-ordinator at Blackpool Better Start, describes how services are working together help prepare children for the transition to school.
A better start through maternity and antenatal care
Rachel Kent Horwood discusses how A Better Start partnerships support families during both pregnancy and in the early weeks after birth.
From clinical practice to Better Start Bradford: the added value to the Health Education England’s Future Leaders Programme – A personal perspective
In Bradford, a doctor working with A Better Start Bradford looks at emerging areas for improving paediatric care in the area.
A Better Start Southend Social and Communication Peer Support Workers; an ever-developing project
Read about how the team of Peer Support Workers continue to meet the needs of the children and families living in Southend.