News and insights

Explore the latest news, insights and learning from across Thrive at Five. Discover the evidence shaping our approach, stories of change from the communities where we work, and the progress we’re making towards giving more children the best possible start in life. Browse our content or filter by topic and place to find what interests you.

News and insights

Explore the latest news, insights and learning from across Thrive at Five. Discover the evidence shaping our approach, stories of change from the communities where we work, and the progress we’re making towards giving more children the best possible start in life. Browse our content or filter by topic and place to find what interests you.

Why Early Language Matters: The Latest Evidence

Jean Gross explores the evidence behind early language development and why it matters for children’s learning, wellbeing and future opportunities.

Year 1 Evaluation Report Stoke-on-Trent

Our first independent evaluation highlights promising progress in partnership working, parental engagement and children’s readiness for school in Stoke-on-Trent.

From the 1990s to today – 30 years of early years development insights

Pasco Fearon reflects on three decades of research and what it means for supporting children and families today.

Supporting children with speech and language development

Evaluation of Talking Time in Stoke-on-Trent highlights improvements in children’s communication and language skills, alongside learning for future delivery.

Nuffield Early Language Intervention: Second Year Evaluation

Our second-year evaluation explores children’s language progress and lessons from delivering NELI through partnerships between schools and university students.

Parents Thriving in the Early Years: Sharing insights for local professionals

Parents and professionals share experiences and evidence, exploring how stronger relationships can help families thrive during children’s earliest years.

3 lessons we’ve learnt on how to improve support systems for local families

Learning from Redcar & Cleveland highlights the importance of early collaboration, listening widely and working with trusted local people.

How early life experiences profoundly shape brain development

Elizabeth Rapa introduces the Oxford Brain Story, explaining how early experiences and responsive relationships shape lifelong development and wellbeing.

Ready Steady Stoke: A second year evaluation of improving school transitions

Our second-year evaluation explores how schools and families worked together to help children feel more confident starting nursery and school.

Thriving Babies Brains: a workshop on early years neuroscience

Practitioners and leaders explore early brain development, sharing research and practical approaches to help every child reach their potential.

Ready Steady Stoke: A pilot year evaluation of improving school transitions

Our pilot evaluation explores how Ready Steady Stoke supports children and families through the transition into nursery and school.

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