Learning
Evaluation and Research
Research and evidence from A Better Start about the Early Years and the programme's contribution to improved child outcomes is regularly published.
The National Archive: publications about A Better Start in our evidence library.
Updates
Read updates from across the A Better Start programme sharing our experiences as we develop innovative ways to give babies and very young children the best possible start in life.
A Better Start: helping shape thinking on parental leave and dad-inclusive practice
A Better Start’s insights on parental leave and father support are featured in a key parliamentary report, marking progress in shaping national policy.
A Better Start programme’s impact on the government’s new early years strategy
Sarah Creek, Early Years Programme Lead at NCB, reflects on how A Better Start’s learning and evidence has influenced the Best Start in Life strategy.
Reflections from the Health and Social Care Committee visit to Blackpool Better Start
Claire Dunne, Senior Research and Development Manager at the National Children’s Bureau, discusses A Better Start's impact on an inquiry into the first 1000 days of a child’s life.
Building on a decade of A Better Start
Matt Riddell, Funding Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund, shares his reflections on more than ten years of A Better Start.
Supporting children to enjoy the best start in life – learning from A Better Start
Richard Newson (National Children’s Bureau) discusses how the learning from A Better Start was presented at a key summit ahead of the Government’s new Best Start in Life strategy.