The foundations of success are laid in early childhood. Ensuring every child has the best start in life is the foundation stone of the Government’s Opportunity Mission. To ensure that a child’s background does not determine their future success, so that all children develop well, learn to communicate, build relationships, manage their emotions, play and learn. Not just in school, but throughout their lives. The UK Government’s Plan for Change sets a target for a record proportion of children to be school-ready by 2028.

Ensuring the best start in life transforms life chances for individuals, helping to build stronger communities, a fairer society, and a more prosperous economy. If the government is able to deliver on these promises, it will help to provide children with better life opportunities.

Government Commitment to Equal Opportunities

The UK Government also shared that far too many children are not getting the best start in life, which they deserve and need. They confirmed that over 4.5 million children across the UK are growing up in poverty and that one in four families with babies and children under five struggle to get trusted advice and guidance to support their parenting.

Despite the hard work being done to counteract this, many parents are not able to access high-quality local early education and childcare that is right for their child. It is typically either unaffordable or out of reach.

Next steps

You can learn more about the work which can be completed to ensure that Every Child has the Best Start in Life in the latest government document.

You can also read our whitepaper that showcases a deeper understanding of how we can place the child at the centre of service delivery and develop integrated, cross-sector solutions that address all aspects of a child’s needs, from healthcare and social care. Make sure to fill out the form below to download the whitepaper today.

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