Focusing on the early years

We want every child to get the best start in life, because we know that the early years are the foundation on which their future life chances are built.

  • Early Childhood Unit

    We strengthen the early years sector and deliver transformational programmes in homes, settings and across whole areas.

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  • A Better Start

    A Better Start is a ten-year (2015-2025), £215 million programme set up by The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest funder of community activity in the UK.

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