Stories from communities
Reducing health inequalities in Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities – our work on the Nottingham Health Inequalities Maturity Matrix
Donna Sherratt discusses the use of the Nottingham health inequalities maturity matrix as a means of reducing health inequalities in Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
Rebuilding the Future: Putting Babies and Children First
Sarah Creek reflects on an illuminating early years event in Blackpool.
Read-a-thon: a week-long storytelling event in Southend
Sian Ansell and Lynsey Weston describe how over fifty early years settings in the city came together to share the same story with local children.
Read On Nottingham’s Digital Literacy Champions – A new way to engage families
Lynne Towle considers how early literacy ‘champions’ are reaching out to local families via the internet.
Reaching more families using the festival model
Tanya Spence and Davina Belcher describe the benefits of packaging early years offers under one theme.
Reaching families during lockdown
Jane Flewitt, from Small Steps Big Changes (SSBC), summarises how different types of early years support have changed methods of delivery at pace.
The great outdoors, coming alive in Blackpool
Colin Smy describes how developing parks and open spaces is a key element in improving early years outcomes in the town.
For Baby’s Sake: Creating the best start in life for baby
Melanie Farman and Ged Docherty look at work to undo the harms of domestic abuse.
Finding innovative new ways to provide services to families
Jeff Banks, Director of A Better Start Southend, describes how the programme he leads is continuing to deliver innovative services to local children and families.
Family wellbeing packs – one parent’s inspiration
Mum of four, Salma Nawaz shares her inspiration behind family well-being packs and the impact Covid-19 has had on her mental health.