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Sharing knowledge, shaping futures

Since 2015 Better Start Bradford has provided projects and 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 a whole 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, nutrition and healthy physical development
- Social and emotional development
- Speech, language and communication development
- Systems change

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Latest News

News / 2nd April 2025
The Impact of Better Place Bradford’s Nurture Naturelets project

Throughout late Summer, Autumn and Winter 2024, Better Place Bradford have been able to deliver their Nurture Naturelets project thanks to funding of £47k from Natural England.

News / 30th March 2025
Better Place's Lovely Bug Ball

Over 200 families, with many young children dressed as ladybirds, bees, butterflies and mini beasts attended Better Place's Lovely Bug Ball at Bowling Park on Sunday 6 March 2025.

News / 19th March 2025
Better Place Bradford Branching Out

Better Place successfully secured £656 to plant 15 trees at the toddler natural play areas at Bowling Park and Horton Park and at the Mayfield Centre Pocket Park.

News / 13th February 2025
Celebrating our 160 parent-led HEY! Fund groups

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.

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