On 14 May 2025, NCB hosted a summit that brought together around 100 senior representatives from across the early years sector to help shape a shared vision to improve outcomes for babies, young children and their families.
With renewed momentum within government, along with the personal interest of the Prime Minister in the early years agenda, this was a critical time to shape lasting, system-wide change, and improve outcomes for babies, young children and their families. Around 100 experts in the field of early years came together to shape collective advice to the government about how to take forward their ambition to give children the best start in life. Attendees ranged from senior representatives from government departments, children’s charities, early years and health providers, statutory services, professional associations and funders. Participants discussed the key issues facing families today and what systems and services need to change to deliver that vision.
You can find a summary of what was discussed in the document available for download.