From teeth-brushing sessions in nurseries and revamped parks where children can learn how food gets to their plate, to systematic reviews of health visiting services and the development of a whole new workforce, changes are taking place across the country, powered by the Big Lottery Fund’s A Better Start programme.
The Big Lottery Fund is investing £215m between 2015 and 2025 to improve outcomes for children in specific parts of Blackpool, Bradford, Southend, Nottingham and the London Borough of Lambeth, focusing on those below the age of five.
It aims to encourage a shift in culture and spending towards prevention work, and the development of more joined-up, needs-led services, as well as services that work with the whole family to improve outcomes for children. Described as a ‘test and learn’ programme, evidence-based work is key, as is robust evaluation of every project.
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