Strengthening professional relationships – our annual conference in Stoke-on-Trent

Our conference in Stoke-on-Trent ‘Thriving Relationships and Interactions from the Start’ provided a day of learning, collaboration and reflection.
The Childhood Lottery Report

Our response to new research highlighting childhood inequality and the urgent need for connected, locally informed early years support.
Funding boost for Redcar & Cleveland programme

Funding from BBC Children in Need will strengthen our work alongside families and early years partners in Redcar & Cleveland.
Summer of Play and Learn: Helping communities give children the best start

Free summer activities bring families together, support children’s learning and connect communities with practical help when services are often limited.
Help on offer for more Stoke-on-Trent families

Our Stoke-on-Trent programme expands into Meir and Burslem, helping more families access connected support from pregnancy to five.
Thrive at Five first partnership in Scotland

Our first Scottish partnership brings families, communities and services together to strengthen early years support in West Dunbartonshire.
Thrive at Five establishes Scotland Startup Group to guide first year

Experts and community leaders join our Scotland Startup Group to help shape an evidence-informed programme suited to Scotland’s context.
Promoting Language Rich Environments in the Early Years

Explore the key ingredients of language-rich environments, with practical strategies and resources to support children’s communication throughout the day.
Summer Play and Move in Stoke-on-Trent

More than 300 people joined our summer celebration, connecting families with playful learning, local services and each other.
Turning tides for families – Beach Week in Redcar & Cleveland

Free transport, practical support and familiar faces helped families overcome barriers and enjoy Beach Week together in Redcar & Cleveland.