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Perinatal and infant mental health is a public health priority – and #FamilyHubs are increasingly at the forefront of supporting babies, parents and families during the critical first 1,001 days and working in an integrated way with health partners.
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November 6, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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The early years matter. Every conversation, cuddle, song and shared experience helps children build a strong foundation for life.
#BabyWeek events near you offer simple ways to support your child's development: bit.ly/50ThingsCambs

#BestStartInLife #Cambridgeshire #LittleMomentsMatter #50ThingsToDo
Promotional graphic for Baby Week Cambridgeshire shows a mint-green baby shirt and two pairs of baby socks clipped to a clothesline against a pastel background. Text announces, “Baby week is approaching in Cambridgeshire,” with Baby Week Cambridgeshire, Best Start in Life, and Cambridgeshire County Council logos plus colourful geometric accents.
November 10, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Taking turns in games, like adding a block to a tower one at a time, helps me develop attention skills that will help me manage my emotions when I am older.
Explore the 50 Things to Do activity number 45, Wonderful Waiting Games, to learn more: bit.ly/50ThingsCambs
#BestStartInLife #Cambridgeshire
A child adding a wooden building block to the top of a tower of blocks.
October 28, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Do you have a toddler aged two to two-and-a-half? You will soon be invited to a health and development review – a great chance to check how your child is doing. It is a supportive conversation with a health professional, focused on your child’s development and wellbeing.
#BestStartInLife #Childcare
A promotional graphic from the NHS encouraging parents to have their toddler's two-to two-and-a-half-year review, featuring a young child playing with colourful blocks while sitting in a cardboard box. The design uses a light purple background with bold black text, the NHS logo in blue, and a call to action in purple and pink directing viewers to Best Start in Life for advice and support, accompanied by a colourful logo
October 22, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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As part of the CambsEYC approach to Inclusion for All and Best Start in Life, Cambridgeshire early years practitioners are invited to Inclusive Practice Week: Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026.
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#InclusionForAll #BestStartInLife
Promotional poster for Inclusive Practice Week, featuring diverse hands layered together to represent inclusion and collaboration. Logos for Best Start in Life, Cambridgeshire County Council, and Early Years Childcare and School Readiness Service appear above colourful letter blocks spelling “INCLUSIVE,” with event dates Monday, 12 October–Friday, 16 October 2026.
October 8, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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As part of the CambsEYC approach to Inclusion for All and Best Start in Life, Cambridgeshire early years practitioners are invited to Inclusive Practice Week: Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026.
Themed sessions are bookable for free at buff.ly/iOlkAR2
#InclusionForAll #BestStartInLife
Promotional poster for Inclusive Practice Week, featuring diverse hands layered together to represent inclusion and collaboration. Logos for Best Start in Life, Cambridgeshire County Council, and Early Years Childcare and School Readiness Service appear above colourful letter blocks spelling “INCLUSIVE,” with event dates Monday, 12 October–Friday, 16 October 2026.
October 6, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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Do you have a toddler aged two to two-and-a-half? You will soon be invited to a health and development review – a great chance to check how your child is doing. It is a supportive conversation with a health professional, focused on your child’s development and wellbeing.
#BestStartInLife #Childcare
A promotional graphic from the NHS encouraging parents to have their toddler's two-to two-and-a-half-year review, featuring a young child playing with colourful blocks while sitting in a cardboard box. The design uses a light purple background with bold black text, the NHS logo in blue, and a call to action in purple and pink directing viewers to Best Start in Life for advice and support, accompanied by a colourful logo
September 29, 2026 at 9:01 AM
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1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Regular sight tests are vital to detect and treat problems early, helping them get the #BestStartInLife. Sight tests are free (on the NHS) for under 16s and under 19s in full-time education. #VisionMatters #EyeWeek
September 23, 2026 at 8:30 AM
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Did you know? 1 in 5 children are living with an undiagnosed vision problem. Regular sight tests are vital to detect and treat problems early, helping them get the #BestStartInLife. NHS sight tests are free for under 16s and under 19s in full-time education. #VisionMatters #EyeWeek
On a pale pink background a young girl dressed in a sweatshirt and shorts looks excitedly to her right towards bold dark pink text that reads “Kids Go Free” Underneath this text is the National Eye Health Week logo
September 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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For questions, big and small, from pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support at Best Start in Life. beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #Childcare #EarlyYearsEducation
September 10, 2026 at 6:02 PM
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New in @NurseryWorld: I explore the contradictions in the govt’s Best Start in Life strategy.

Family Hubs = nurturing ✅
School readiness = data-driven ❌

👀 Read here: nurseryworld.co.uk/content/opinio…#EarlyYearsr#PlayMattersr#BestStartInLifef#StartingStrongng
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July 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Being a parent is full of joyful firsts but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond.
Find out more at Best Start In Life:
beststartinlife.gov.uk

#BestStartInLife #ParentingTips
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October 20, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage.
Explore resources and support at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #betterhealth
November 14, 2025 at 9:56 AM
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Swapping screens for shared activities like reading together at bedtime is one of the simplest ways to support your child's development and help them establish healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit Best Start in Life for more.
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#BestStartInLife #EYFS
Illustration of parent and child Noggin characters (cute brain cartoon) on a beanbag reading a book. The key message is encouraging parents to swap screen use with a healthier activity alternative, such as reading books with their child at bedtime.
August 16, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Too much screen time can affect how young children sleep, learn and play - and small changes make a big difference. Find out how to help your little ones build healthy screen habits right from the start. Visit Best Start in Life for more.
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#BestStartInLife #EYFS
Illustration of a frazzled Noggin child character (cute brain cartoon), highlighting the potential negative effects of too much screen time on young brains.
August 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Little brains grow fast, and how they spend their screen time matters more than you might think. Best Start in Life has pulled together simple, practical tips to help under-fives build healthy habits from the start: beststartinlife.gov.uk/screen-time-...
#BestStartInLife #EYFS #EarlyYears #Childcare
Illustration of a happy Noggin child character (cute brain cartoon), introducing the new screen time guidance for children under five years old. The Noggin shares the positive message "help little brains like me develop healthy screen habits" with parents.
July 24, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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Cambridgeshire has launched its new Best Start in Life Delivery Plan. We are working together to make sure every child grows up healthy, confident, and ready to learn.
Learn more and see what’s changing for local families at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/ch...

#Cambridgeshire #BestStartInLife
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“The foundations of success are laid in early childhood. Ensuring every child has the best start in life - the chance to achieve and to thrive - are the foundation stones of the Government’s…
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June 11, 2026 at 2:18 PM
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Cambridgeshire has launched its new Best Start in Life Delivery Plan. We are working together to make sure every child grows up healthy, confident, and ready to learn.
Learn more and see what’s changing for local families at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/residents/ch...

#Cambridgeshire #BestStartInLife
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“The foundations of success are laid in early childhood. Ensuring every child has the best start in life - the chance to achieve and to thrive - are the foundation stones of the Government’s…
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April 28, 2026 at 10:04 AM
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The latest screen time guidance for under-fives covers everything from how long is too long, to the role parents play in shaping healthy habits. Watch to discover the key points, and visit Best Start in Life for more. buff.ly/Mg3Kkhd
#BestStartInLife #Baby #Toddler #UnderFives #EarlyYears #Childcare
April 23, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Did you know that your own screen habits can influence your child's relationship with technology? Watch to find out what the guidance says about supporting healthy screen time in under-fives. Visit Best Start in Life for more. buff.ly/Mg3Kkhd

#BestStartInLife #Baby #Toddler #UnderFives #Childcare
April 21, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Celebrate the journey of early childhood and the vital role parents play in their child’s life.
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child's development at beststartinlife.gov.uk

#NHS #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife #TheStoryOfYou
April 14, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Looking for fun, low or no-cost activities in your local area this Easter?
Discover low and no-cost activities that support your child’s development through everyday fun, that you can enjoy at home or outdoors
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#50ThingsToDo #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife
Promotional flyer for Cambridgeshire County Council's "50 Things to Do" app, encouraging use during Easter for free activities that support children's development. Features a smartphone screenshot of the app displaying a "Yummy Picnic" activity with colourful sections and playful star graphics, emphasising family engagement and interactive food preparation.
April 7, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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Looking for fun, low or no-cost activities in your local area this Easter?
Discover low and no-cost activities that support your child’s development through everyday fun, that you can enjoy at home or outdoors
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#50ThingsToDo #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife
Promotional flyer from Cambridgeshire County Council and early years childcare service advertising the "50 Things to Do" app for free Easter activities that support children's development. The flyer features a smartphone screenshot of the app's "My Secret Treasures" activity, with instructions to collect special objects using containers, alongside colourful stars and logos for "50 Things to Do Before You're Five" and "Best Start in Life."
April 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Celebrate the journey of early childhood and the vital role parents play in their child’s life.
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child's development at beststartinlife.gov.uk

#NHS #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife #TheStoryOfYou
March 26, 2026 at 9:02 PM
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Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school?
Visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk for support, guidance, and answers to your worries and questions, no matter how big or small.
Get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
#EarlyYears #Childcare
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February 5, 2026 at 7:03 PM