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Sharing knowledge, shaping futures

Since 2015 Better Start Bradford has provided services for expectant families and families with children aged 0-3 in Bowling and Barkerend, Bradford Moor and Little Horton, to help give children the best start in life.

We're now sharing what we found out, to help others continue this crucial work.

We know the earliest years are critical to a child's future

That's why we've dedicated the last decade to working with families from pregnancy to a child's fourth birthday, helping them lay good foundations that will last a lifetime.

We wanted to find out what worked and are now sharing it across Bradford and beyond, focusing on:

- Diet and nutrition
- Social and emotional development
- Speech, language and communication
- Systems change

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Latest News

News / 13th February 2025
£260,000 awarded to 160 parent-led groups by Better Start Bradford

Over 140 adults and children came together on Wednesday 5 February at the Life Centre in Bradford to celebrate the completion of their projects under Better Start Bradford’s Happy Early Years (HEY!) Fund.

News / 27th January 2025
Catch up with our January newsletter

Watch the Better Place project's new film, find out about how we're developing the future workforce, and read the latest insight report from our national partnership

News / 9th January 2025
Happy New Year 2025 from Gill

Our Director, Gill Thornton, kicks off our news articles for 2025 with her reflections of 2024 and enthusiasm and excitement for the journey this final year of our programme will take

News / 9th December 2024
Better Place on Tour

Over the past couple of months, the Better Place team have been taking local families with 0-3s outside of the Better Start Bradford area to inspire and stimulate their creativity and outdoor experiences.

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