Giving every child the best start in life
This plan has been developed in partnership with council service leads for children’s social care, education, early years, learning and skills and public health - working with partners from health, education and voluntary sectors.
It has been informed by engagement and survey work with families in local communities to ensure professionals are responding to their needs.
"Our vision is that every child and young person in South Gloucestershire has the best start in life, grows up happy and healthy, and feels both supported and connected to the people and services that help keep them safe and help them reach their full potential."
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A strong Best Start in Life approach means ensuring families can access the right support at the right time, particularly during pregnancy and the earliest years.
It includes promoting positive parent-infant relationships, supporting healthy development, and helping families to create safe and stimulating homes. The council's priorities are:
- to strengthen support for families
- improve access to childcare
- invest in the early years workforce.
They want families to be able to find help easily, in welcoming, local places, with clear information and joined-up support that works around them.
