Good Level of Development scores have improved in Stoke-on-Trent
This report analyses Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) outcomes for children in seven primary schools in Abbey Hulton and Bentilee,...
Promoting Language Rich Environments in the Early Years
Children’s early language skills set the stage for their learning and development. They allow children to share their ideas with...
Summer Play and Move in Stoke-on-Trent
We often think it feels counterintuitive that in the summer holidays, when parents and carers need the most support, the...
Turning tides for families – Beach Week in Redcar & Cleveland
School holidays can be a joyful time, but they can also be tough. On top of the financial pressures many...
Happy, Healthy and Ready to Learn: Supporting Early Language and Communication in Redcar & Cleveland
Language and communication skills contribute to so much more than just speech and literacy for young children’s development. That’s why...
Civil Society Summit – our team interviewed by the Secretary of State for Education
Fantastic day at the Civil Society Summit to mark Keir Starmer (and eleven cabinet ministers) launching the new Civil Society...
Why Early Language Matters: The Latest Evidence
Language development is core to much of the work that Thrive at Five supports in its programme areas – and...
From Baby showers to Bumps and Babies – supporting new and expecting parents in Redcar and Cleveland
This week marked a major milestone in Redcar & Cleveland as we wrapped up our first Bumps and Babies events,...
Year 1 Evaluation Report Stoke-on-Trent
This report outlines findings from the first year of the independent evaluation by the Centre for Evidence and Implementation, and...
New programme in Middlesbrough launching 2025
An innovative new programme to focus on the first five years of life will provide a strong foundation for Middlesbrough...
From the 1990s to today – 30 years of early years development insights
The 1990s kickstarted a transformation in how policymakers and professionals in the UK approach child development. Fast forward and we...
A community effort: working together to transform the Bentilee family hub
Parents and carers are the first and most important influence on children’s development. To provide effective support to babies and...