You can find more advice around screen time for under-fives on the #CBeebies #Parenting #website.
You can also check out the government’s #BestStartinLife site for more information around the guidance mentioned in the podcast.
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)
Celebrate the journey of early childhood and the vital role parents play in their child’s life.
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child's development at beststartinlife.gov.uk
#NHS #Cambridgeshire #EarlyYears #Childcare #BestStartInLife #TheStoryOfYou
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
A photo with graphic elements of a man and girl reading a book about dragons together; drawings suggest a dragon has joined them while the man is wearing a knight's helmet and the word "Rooaaarr! appears
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.
We've also been lucky enough to attend brilliant sessions with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social and #BestStartInLife champion Sue Robb along with some super interactive workshops.
And what a treat it was to catch up with our Trustee June O'Sullivan, too!
During her address at the National Centre for Family Hubs conference, Minister Olivia Bailey outlined her vision for the upcoming phase of the Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies initiative, set to launch in April. For more details, visit buff.ly/5RXEV4I. #FamilyHubs #BestStartInLife
A child is painting and a women is smiling. Text overlay includes 'For parents' questions, BIG & small'
Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school?
Visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk for support, guidance, and answers to your worries and questions, no matter how big or small.
Get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
#EarlyYears #Childcare
A child is painting. Text overlay includes 'For parents' questions, BIG & small'
Being a parent is full of joyful firsts, but some stages can feel daunting. Best Start in Life brings together trusted advice and support, from pregnancy to childcare and beyond. Find out more at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
Get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
#EarlyYearsChildcare
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
Our submissions to the Committee’s inquiries into early years & reading for pleasure highlight our #ReadingRights vision for putting shared reading & reading for pleasure at the heart of the govt's plans to give every child the #BestStartInLife.
We'll keep engaging with & supporting the Committee!
A child is sat on the floor . Text overlay includes 'For parents' questions, BIG & small'
From wobbly steps to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage. Explore resources and support at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
#EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment
Photos from the Powerful Playful Pedagogy conference - members of our Partnership team on the BookTrust stand, black and white fluffy balls, the University of East London, and colour coded balls spread out on a colourful mat
Members of our Partnerships team started 2026 strong by attending the #PowerfulPlayfulPedagogy Conference this week!
We loved connecting with lots of organisations and early years practitioners - and what really stood out to us was how central they are to giving children the #BestStartInLife ✨
A person is breastfeeding. Text overlay includes 'For parents' questions, BIG & small'
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 may need on your parenting journey. www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
From pregnancy to childcare, get advice and support for your child’s #BestStartInLife
The Best Start in Life Strategy, launched in July 2025, addresses challenges in early education and childcare. Key initiatives include enhancing recognition for early years educators and proposing a workforce registration system buff.ly/kcvQwLH
#BestStartInLife #WorkforceRegistration #EarlyEducation
Whether it is a walk in the park, splashing in the bath, or chatting during nappy changes, every experience matters. You do not need fancy toys or expensive outings. Being present, talking and playing makes a big difference. For free activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#BestStartInLife
From birth, children’s brains are building millions of neural connections every second. These early experiences, through play, relationships, and exploration, lay the foundation for lifelong learning, wellbeing, and success. For free activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#BestStartInLife
There is so much fun to have outdoors – wrap up warm and pitter-patter in the rain puddles with your child. Talk about how the water changes as you jump, dance and play.
For low or no cost, activity ideas to enjoy, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
Cardboard boxes are fantastic for indoor and outdoor play, and many supermarkets give them away for free. Let your child lead the way by creating something they are interested in.
For low or no cost, activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
A person and a child making dough.
Cooking together means an opportunity to spend quality time with your family, celebrating your efforts with yummy food. Support your children in choosing and mixing ingredients.
For low or no cost, activity ideas, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
Explore how plants, creatures and even your family grow and change together. Talk to your child about how we all grow, just like the plants around us.
For low or no cost, activity ideas to enjoy with your child, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
Blaenau Gwent mothers are celebrating a remarkable achievement this Christmas as breastfeeding rates in the borough soar to 68%, an increase of over 28% from the start of the ‘Get Blaenau Gwent Breastfeeding’ campaign launched in 2024. Read more: https://loom.ly/Y_1cuLM
#beststartinlife
An infant is touching a person's face, and both are smiling.
Your child will love to giggle at sounds, rhymes and games of peek-a-boo. Pulling silly faces will get them laughting. Let go of your inhibitions and enjoy.
For low or no cost, activity ideas and local family events, visit
cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
Woven basket with wooden objects, knitted objects and a blanket, inside the basket.
Your child will love to explore a treasure basket filled with things that are interesting and safe to touch and dribble over.
For low or no cost, activity ideas and local family events, to enjoy with your child, visit cambspboro.50thingstodo.org
#50ThingsToDoBeforeYouAreFive #BestStartInLife
‘The Story of You’ celebrates the journey of early childhood, highlighting to parents the vital role they play in their child’s life and the support available. buff.ly/q7xhGvB
The film is scripted by children’s author Camilla Reid and illustrated by Rob Biddulph.
#TheStoryOfYou #BestStartInLife
💭 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
From wobbly steps, to first words, to the first day at school, Best Start in Life is here to help families at every stage.
Explore resources and support at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife #betterhealth
A child painting.
Looking for trusted advice on pregnancy, childcare, or getting your child ready for school? Visit BestStartinLife.gov.uk for support, guidance, worries, and questions, no matter how big or small. www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
#BestStartInLife
The government has activated the Best Start digital parenting hub, providing an array of services and resources for parents and families. More here: buff.ly/miKJzYa #BestStartInLife #EarlyChildhood #EYFS #EarlyYears
