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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.
Better data in Bradford
Better Start Bradford used SystmOne to improve data quality, upskill staff and drive district-wide systems change across children’s health services.
Embedding prevention and early intervention in midwifery: A Better Start Bradford’s legacy
Better Start Bradford helps midwifery students embed prevention and early intervention through real-world learning, community practice and public health skills.
Understanding contribution analysis in A Better Start’s national evaluation
Learn how contribution analysis helps evaluate A Better Start’s impact, showing what the programme contributes to improving outcomes for babies and toddlers.
Reaching the future workforce
Charlotte Woodhouse, early years facilitator, shares how Better Start Bradford delivered tailored training for Level 2 and 3 students in local colleges.
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.
Families celebrate 5 years of Blackpool Better Start’s Early Communication Team
Blackpool's Better Start Early Communications Team looks at how the service has supported families.
Talking Together at a two day celebration of Better Start Bradford
Richard Newson looks at the home learning environment during a conference celebrating Better Start Bradford.
How I describe A Better Start and what it achieved
Donna Sherratt looks back at A Better Start and the learnings from it.
A Better Start - a community rich with energy, learning, and hope
Tara Poore, former Better Start Director reflects on the foundations and achievements of the programme locally and in the wider community.