We were pleased to see the Department for Education launch their #BestStartInLife strategy this week, as we know multi-agency working can be hugely beneficial for children and families.
Here's how our #Bookstart programmes are used by family hubs in Doncaster to bring this magic alive!
Here's how our #Bookstart programmes are used by family hubs in Doncaster to bring this magic alive!
July 10, 2025 at 6:42 AM
We were pleased to see the Department for Education launch their #BestStartInLife strategy this week, as we know multi-agency working can be hugely beneficial for children and families.
Here's how our #Bookstart programmes are used by family hubs in Doncaster to bring this magic alive!
Here's how our #Bookstart programmes are used by family hubs in Doncaster to bring this magic alive!
It's great to see @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social opening the #BestStartInLife debate here.
Our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and Co-CEO @dianajgerald.bsky.social enjoyed meeting Stephen this week to discuss the Best Start in Life and our #ReadingRights campaign.
Our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and Co-CEO @dianajgerald.bsky.social enjoyed meeting Stephen this week to discuss the Best Start in Life and our #ReadingRights campaign.
Our Best Start in Life strategy will bring together early years and family services, putting children’s first years at the heart of work to improve life chances👇🏻
July 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
It's great to see @stephenmorganmp.bsky.social opening the #BestStartInLife debate here.
Our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and Co-CEO @dianajgerald.bsky.social enjoyed meeting Stephen this week to discuss the Best Start in Life and our #ReadingRights campaign.
Our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social and Co-CEO @dianajgerald.bsky.social enjoyed meeting Stephen this week to discuss the Best Start in Life and our #ReadingRights campaign.
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
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
We stand behind the Prime Minister's focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change. Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
June 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We stand behind the Prime Minister's focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change. Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change. Now
is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in
Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in
Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
June 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change. Now
is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in
Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in
Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
It was great to be part of yesterday’s @coalitionedcare.bsky.social policy forum.
It’s always so valuable to put our heads together with brilliant organisations from across the sector – especially when so much exciting change is on the horizon!
#BestStartInLife
It’s always so valuable to put our heads together with brilliant organisations from across the sector – especially when so much exciting change is on the horizon!
#BestStartInLife
July 10, 2025 at 1:14 PM
It was great to be part of yesterday’s @coalitionedcare.bsky.social policy forum.
It’s always so valuable to put our heads together with brilliant organisations from across the sector – especially when so much exciting change is on the horizon!
#BestStartInLife
It’s always so valuable to put our heads together with brilliant organisations from across the sector – especially when so much exciting change is on the horizon!
#BestStartInLife
Wow! Manchester Libraries gave out an amazing 15,000 #Bookstart packs last year! 🎉
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
15,000 packs: Bookstart blooms in Manchester
Bookstart is thriving in Manchester and here at Manchester Libraries we’re really proud to take the lead in delivering a variety of Booktrust …
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January 29, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Wow! Manchester Libraries gave out an amazing 15,000 #Bookstart packs last year! 🎉
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
That's so many families in Manchester getting support to read together from the earliest days, helping to give children the #BestStartInLife.
Find out more 👇
https://bit.ly/4bXhNTZ
#BecauseOfYou #ACESupported
💭 There is power in pulling together
Read our thoughts on this week's #AutumnBudget here: www.linkedin.com/posts/dartin...
#PlaceBasedBudgets #CYP #BestStartInLife #TwoChildLimit #ChildPoverty #SystemsChange
Read our thoughts on this week's #AutumnBudget here: www.linkedin.com/posts/dartin...
#PlaceBasedBudgets #CYP #BestStartInLife #TwoChildLimit #ChildPoverty #SystemsChange
#autumnbudget #placebasedbudgets #beststartinlife #cyp | Dartington Service Design Lab
There is power when we pull together – reflections on the Autumn Budget
A lot has already been said about what was in and what was missing from the budget this week. Behind the headlines there is a c...
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November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
💭 There is power in pulling together
Read our thoughts on this week's #AutumnBudget here: www.linkedin.com/posts/dartin...
#PlaceBasedBudgets #CYP #BestStartInLife #TwoChildLimit #ChildPoverty #SystemsChange
Read our thoughts on this week's #AutumnBudget here: www.linkedin.com/posts/dartin...
#PlaceBasedBudgets #CYP #BestStartInLife #TwoChildLimit #ChildPoverty #SystemsChange
We welcome the Prime Minister's commitment to improving outcomes in early years.
But ambition needs investment. Alongside 70+ organisations we're urging the Prime Minister to use the #SpendingReview2025 to invest in early years.
buff.ly/RVogQQq #BestStartInLife
But ambition needs investment. Alongside 70+ organisations we're urging the Prime Minister to use the #SpendingReview2025 to invest in early years.
buff.ly/RVogQQq #BestStartInLife
June 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We welcome the Prime Minister's commitment to improving outcomes in early years.
But ambition needs investment. Alongside 70+ organisations we're urging the Prime Minister to use the #SpendingReview2025 to invest in early years.
buff.ly/RVogQQq #BestStartInLife
But ambition needs investment. Alongside 70+ organisations we're urging the Prime Minister to use the #SpendingReview2025 to invest in early years.
buff.ly/RVogQQq #BestStartInLife
Are you figuring out how to create and deliver your #BestStartInLife offering? Together with @collaboratecic and Ideas Alliance we can support you.
Find out more: bit.ly/BSILSupport
#BestStartFamilyHubs #ChildDevelopment #FamilyHubs #LocalGovernment #CommunityPartnership
Find out more: bit.ly/BSILSupport
#BestStartFamilyHubs #ChildDevelopment #FamilyHubs #LocalGovernment #CommunityPartnership
August 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Are you figuring out how to create and deliver your #BestStartInLife offering? Together with @collaboratecic and Ideas Alliance we can support you.
Find out more: bit.ly/BSILSupport
#BestStartFamilyHubs #ChildDevelopment #FamilyHubs #LocalGovernment #CommunityPartnership
Find out more: bit.ly/BSILSupport
#BestStartFamilyHubs #ChildDevelopment #FamilyHubs #LocalGovernment #CommunityPartnership
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
Family Hubs = nurturing ✅
School readiness = data-driven ❌
👀 Read here: nurseryworld.co.uk/content/opinio…#EarlyYearsr#PlayMattersr#BestStartInLifef#StartingStrongng
https://nurseryworld.co.uk/content/opinio…
July 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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
Family Hubs = nurturing ✅
School readiness = data-driven ❌
👀 Read here: nurseryworld.co.uk/content/opinio…#EarlyYearsr#PlayMattersr#BestStartInLifef#StartingStrongng
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change.
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
June 3, 2025 at 9:05 AM
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change.
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life: https://buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
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
September 22, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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
🗞️ Our latest newsletter is out now, including:
🟣New research on #ViolencePrevention
🟠 #BestStartInLife recipe for success
🟣Tackling inequity in the #EarlyYears
🟠Making sense of complexity with young people
Read it here: mailchi.mp/dartington/d...
#SystemsChange #SystemsThinking #CYPNews #CYP
🟣New research on #ViolencePrevention
🟠 #BestStartInLife recipe for success
🟣Tackling inequity in the #EarlyYears
🟠Making sense of complexity with young people
Read it here: mailchi.mp/dartington/d...
#SystemsChange #SystemsThinking #CYPNews #CYP
October 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🗞️ Our latest newsletter is out now, including:
🟣New research on #ViolencePrevention
🟠 #BestStartInLife recipe for success
🟣Tackling inequity in the #EarlyYears
🟠Making sense of complexity with young people
Read it here: mailchi.mp/dartington/d...
#SystemsChange #SystemsThinking #CYPNews #CYP
🟣New research on #ViolencePrevention
🟠 #BestStartInLife recipe for success
🟣Tackling inequity in the #EarlyYears
🟠Making sense of complexity with young people
Read it here: mailchi.mp/dartington/d...
#SystemsChange #SystemsThinking #CYPNews #CYP
The new #BestStartInLife strategy represents a significant step towards ensuring more children are thriving at age five & that parents can access the right support at the right time, without having to navigate fragmented or siloed systems. Read more: buff.ly/nl9YVWw
![Two toddlers playing on a carpet with NCB quote: “By drawing on the learning from successful and innovative models such as the A Better Start programme, [Best Start Family] hubs have the potential to provide truly integrated, wraparound support for families.” Photo: rachasuk](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hkssn2ih23ylzvlu7xtt4bne/bafkreiddg3kzhsjlt3q5uegut5vh25qie7qc3zr24ptca2xkjp4ku2hlc4)
July 9, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The new #BestStartInLife strategy represents a significant step towards ensuring more children are thriving at age five & that parents can access the right support at the right time, without having to navigate fragmented or siloed systems. Read more: buff.ly/nl9YVWw
Have you seen the new Go All In advert for the #NationalYearOfReading2026?
As the early years lead, our work focuses on how early shared reading can give children the #BestStartInLife.
So we're working with our partners to change reading behaviour - especially for the children who need it most.
As the early years lead, our work focuses on how early shared reading can give children the #BestStartInLife.
So we're working with our partners to change reading behaviour - especially for the children who need it most.
March 24, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Have you seen the new Go All In advert for the #NationalYearOfReading2026?
As the early years lead, our work focuses on how early shared reading can give children the #BestStartInLife.
So we're working with our partners to change reading behaviour - especially for the children who need it most.
As the early years lead, our work focuses on how early shared reading can give children the #BestStartInLife.
So we're working with our partners to change reading behaviour - especially for the children who need it most.
CREC response to the 'Best Start in Life Strategy' launch
Lots to applaud but some things that need more attention - find out what CREC thinks about the government's launch of its 'Best start in Life' Strategy: buff.ly/Qi3WbIL
#BestStartInLife #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation #CREC
Lots to applaud but some things that need more attention - find out what CREC thinks about the government's launch of its 'Best start in Life' Strategy: buff.ly/Qi3WbIL
#BestStartInLife #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation #CREC
CREC response to the 'Best Start in Life Strategy' launch — CREC
Lots to applaud but some things that need more attention - find out what CREC thinks about the government's launch of its 'Best start in Life' Strategy
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July 9, 2025 at 10:46 AM
CREC response to the 'Best Start in Life Strategy' launch
Lots to applaud but some things that need more attention - find out what CREC thinks about the government's launch of its 'Best start in Life' Strategy: buff.ly/Qi3WbIL
#BestStartInLife #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation #CREC
Lots to applaud but some things that need more attention - find out what CREC thinks about the government's launch of its 'Best start in Life' Strategy: buff.ly/Qi3WbIL
#BestStartInLife #EarlyChildhood #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation #CREC
We're still accepting applications for this exciting, brand new role but time is running out so don't miss out!
📅Applications close Tuesday 21st April 📅
#BestStartInLife #maths #EarlyYears #edusky
📅Applications close Tuesday 21st April 📅
#BestStartInLife #maths #EarlyYears #edusky
We're really excited to be growing our team! Are you passionate about Early Years Maths Education and want to lead the way supporting your colleagues in Kent and Medway? If so we want to hear from you! Get in touch to find out more and apply!
@ncetm.bsky.social #Maths #EarlyYears #Education
@ncetm.bsky.social #Maths #EarlyYears #Education
March 26, 2026 at 2:58 PM
We're still accepting applications for this exciting, brand new role but time is running out so don't miss out!
📅Applications close Tuesday 21st April 📅
#BestStartInLife #maths #EarlyYears #edusky
📅Applications close Tuesday 21st April 📅
#BestStartInLife #maths #EarlyYears #edusky
Do you support #EarlyYears education in your local area? Are you looking for ways to meet the government’s #BestStartInLife GLD target? Explore the range of evidence-informed #EarlyYears professional development opportunities offered by NCB's Early Childhood Unit at buff.ly/HnSOibL
May 19, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Do you support #EarlyYears education in your local area? Are you looking for ways to meet the government’s #BestStartInLife GLD target? Explore the range of evidence-informed #EarlyYears professional development opportunities offered by NCB's Early Childhood Unit at buff.ly/HnSOibL
Dame Andrea & Dr Matt are soon to be heading to Arendalsuka – home of Norway’s largest political gathering (and of Frozen fame! 👑) – to represent The 1001 Critical Days Foundation and to advocate globally for all babies.
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001dager #Babies #BestStartInLife #Arendalsuka
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001dager #Babies #BestStartInLife #Arendalsuka
August 1, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Dame Andrea & Dr Matt are soon to be heading to Arendalsuka – home of Norway’s largest political gathering (and of Frozen fame! 👑) – to represent The 1001 Critical Days Foundation and to advocate globally for all babies.
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001dager #Babies #BestStartInLife #Arendalsuka
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001dager #Babies #BestStartInLife #Arendalsuka
www.1001CriticalDays.com is live! It's packed with info on charity grants, research updates, family resources, our latest news, and how to get your MP to support our global campaign for babies!
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001CriticalDays #BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #Babies #Pregnancy #Charity
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001CriticalDays #BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #Babies #Pregnancy #Charity
July 11, 2025 at 4:06 PM
www.1001CriticalDays.com is live! It's packed with info on charity grants, research updates, family resources, our latest news, and how to get your MP to support our global campaign for babies!
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001CriticalDays #BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #Babies #Pregnancy #Charity
#1001CriticalDaysFoundation #1001CriticalDays #BestStartInLife #EarlyYears #Babies #Pregnancy #Charity
We stand behind @primeministeruk.bsky.social Keir Starmer's focus on early childhood in his #PlanforChange.
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
June 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We stand behind @primeministeruk.bsky.social Keir Starmer's focus on early childhood in his #PlanforChange.
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change. Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
June 4, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We stand behind @Keir_Starmer’s focus on early childhood in his Plan for Change. Now is the time to invest so that every child, from conception to reception, has the Best Start in Life. buff.ly/RVogQQq
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
#BestStartInLife #SpendingReview2025
Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support? The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent.
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Wondering when to wean your baby, or how to find the right childcare support? The new Best Start in Life website brings together all the advice you might need on your journey as a parent.
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
Learn more at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #parentsupport
We're supporting the #BestStartInLife strategy through #Bookstart, which is already embedded in over 340 Best Start Family Hubs.
It reaches over 1.1 million early years families each year with books, resources and face to face support from our network of 30,000 fantastic partners 📚 (6/6)
It reaches over 1.1 million early years families each year with books, resources and face to face support from our network of 30,000 fantastic partners 📚 (6/6)
March 27, 2026 at 9:58 AM
We're supporting the #BestStartInLife strategy through #Bookstart, which is already embedded in over 340 Best Start Family Hubs.
It reaches over 1.1 million early years families each year with books, resources and face to face support from our network of 30,000 fantastic partners 📚 (6/6)
It reaches over 1.1 million early years families each year with books, resources and face to face support from our network of 30,000 fantastic partners 📚 (6/6)