Project Impact Reports: References and Links
Project Impact Reports References and Links
Click on the project names below for a list of references and links included in our Project Impact Reports
References
Meins 1997 – Mind-mindedness coding manual
NSPCC https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/services-children-families/baby-steps
References
Richard Pyle – Nature matrix : reconnecting people and nature: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/oryx/article/nature-matrix-reconnecting-people-and-nature/299063EAE41637F6EB0E597B13990108
Richard Louv – What is Nature-Deficit disorder? https://richardlouv.com/blog/what-is-nature-deficit-disorder
SOPARC: System for Observing Play and Recreation in Communities | Active Living Research https://activelivingresearch.org/soparc-system-observing-play-and-recreation-communities
Bohannon, J. & Warren‑Leubecker, A., 1989. Theoretical approaches to language acquisition. In: J. Berko‑Gleason, ed. The Development of Language. Columbus, OH: Merrill/Prentice Hall, pp. 167–213. https://archive.org/details/developmentoflan00jean
Marmot, M., 2010. Fair Society, Healthy Lives: Strategic Review of Health Inequalities in England post‑2010. London: Marmot Review. https://www.instituteofhealthequity.org/resources-reports/fair-society-healthy-lives-the-marmot-review
I CAN & RCSLT, 2018. Bercow: Ten Years On – An independent review of provision for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in England. London: I CAN & Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists. http://www.bercow10yearson.com/
Law, J., Dennis, J. A. & Charlton, J. J. V., 2017. Speech and language therapy interventions for children with primary speech and/or language disorders [Protocol]. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2017(1), https://research-information.bris.ac.uk/ws/portalfiles/portal/183667689/Law_et_al_2017_Cochrane_Database_of_Systematic_Reviews.pdf
Early years high impact area 6: Speech, language and communication development. GOV.UK, (n.d.). Commissioning of public health services for children / Early years – Ready to learn and narrowing the word gap. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/commissioning-of-public-health-services-for-children/early-years-high-impact-area-6-ready-to-learn-and-narrowing-the-word-gap
Child of the North & Centre for Young Lives, 2024. An evidence‑based approach to supporting children in the preschool years. Report 9, Child of the North 2024/25 Campaign. N8 Research Partnership and Centre for Young Lives published 4 October 2024. Available at: https://www.n8research.org.uk/research-focus/child-of-the-north/2024-campaign/pre-school
Gov.uk Official Statistics: English indices of deprivation +; File 5: scores for the indices of deprivation, File 6: population denominators. Files combined to derive population weighted IMD scores by region. Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/english-indices-of-deprivation-2015
Department for Education, 2015. Early Years Foundation Stage Profile results: 2014 to 2015. Accredited official statistics, SFR 36/2015. London: Department for Education. Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/early-years-foundation-stage-profile-results-2014-to-2015
Locke, A., Ginsborg, J. and Peers, I., 2002. Development and disadvantage: Implications for the early years and beyond. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 37(1), pp.3–15. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1080/13682820110089911
Hamer, C., 2012. The Home Learning Environment. London: National Literacy Trust. https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/parent-child-communication-important-birth-nctnlt-research-overview-2012/
Clarke, K. and Poulton, L., 2011. Understanding the home learning environment: Research brief. https://literacytrust.org.uk/research-services/research-reports/book-ownership-and-its-relation-reading-enjoyment-attitudes-behaviour-and-attainment/
Wade, B. and Moore, M., 2000. A sure start with books. Early Years, 20(2), pp.39–46. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/233176951_A_Sure_Start_with_books
Ridzi, S. and Singh, R., 2012 (2014). The Imagination Library Program: Increasing Parental Reading Through Book Distribution. Reading Psychology. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263429898_The_Imagination_Library_Program_Increasing_Parental_Reading_Through_Book_Distribution
Samiei, S., Bush, A. J. and Imig, D., 2015. Examining the association between the Imagination Library early childhood literacy program and kindergarten readiness, Reading Psychology. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/282487131_Examining_the_Association_Between_the_Imagination_Library_Early_Childhood_Literacy_Program_and_Kindergarten_Readiness
Jeynes, W.H., 2005. A meta-analysis of the relation of parental involvement to urban elementary school student academic achievement. Educational Psychology Review, 17(1), pp. 23–52. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/240702881_A_Meta-Analysis_of_the_Relation_of_Parental_Involvement_to_Urban_Elementary_School_Student_Academic_Achievement
Burnett, C., 2010. Technology and literacy in early childhood educational settings: A review of research. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 10(3), pp. 247–270. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254087894_Technology_and_literacy_in_early_childhood_educational_settings_A_review_of_research
- [1] Dickerson, J et al, 2016. Born in Bradford’s Better Start: an experimental birth cohort study to evaluate the impact of early life interventions.
https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-016-3318-0
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. (2019). Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. [online] Available at: https://imaginationlibrary.com/
Bowyer-Crane, C., 2015–2024. Talking Together: A home-based language support programme for families of children aged 2 years. Better Start Bradford. Available at: https://www.betterstartbradford.org.uk/project/talking-together
Christie, C.A., Inkelas, M. and Lemire, S., 2017. Improvement Science in Evaluation: Methods and Uses. New Directions for Evaluation, No. 153. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. ISBN 9781119378662. https://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/pdf/9781119378662.excerpt.pdf
Better Start Bradford, 2017–2025. Better Place: Transforming local parks and green spaces for families with children aged 0–3. Available at: https://www.betterstartbradford.org.uk/project/better-place
Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub, 2016–2024. Better Start Imagine: Evaluation of an enhanced book-gifting programme for children aged 0–4. [online] Available at: https://bsbinnovationhub.uk/bsi/
Pahl, K. and Lewis, J., 2010. Literacy and learning in the home: Exploring the role of literacy practices in non-English-speaking families. International Journal of Early Years Education, 18(3), pp. 217–230. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/9781118323342.ch1
de Bondt, M., Willenberg, I. A. and Bus, A. G., 2020. Do Book Giveaway Programs Promote the Home Literacy Environment and Children’s Literacy‑Related Behavior and Skills? Review of Educational Research, 90(3), pp.349‑375. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.3102/0034654320922140
BBC One, 2011. Poor Kids. Documentary, dir. Jezza Neumann. London: BBC One, first broadcast 7 June 2011. BBC Poor Kids
Stuart Hicks (2013). Canterbury Imagine Featured on BBC Look North. [online] YouTube. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P09A-X0OlaI [Accessed 17 Sep. 2025]. Canterbury Imagine BBC Look North
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
National Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme (2023 onwards)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme
Improving the Home Learning Environment (HLE) DfE guidance (2018)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/improving-the-home-learning-environment
Education Endowment Foundation (EEF)
https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/
Early Language Local Innovation and Excellence (ELLIE)
https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/childrens-services/early-years-improvement
Earlier support for speech and language for 20,000 children
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/earlier-support-for-speech-and-language-for-20000-children
BMDC School Readiness
https://www.local.gov.uk/case-studies/school-readiness-plan
Talking Bradford
https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/speech-and-language-pathway-for-parents/
References
1 B, S., R, C., Mj, S., J, M., S, T., S, M., N, R., R, B. and N, B. (2015). Interventions to Improve Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. [online] Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Available at: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26183031/
[1] Bradford Metropolitan District Breastfeeding Strategy Breast feeding Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. (2019). Available at: https://www.betterliveshealthyfuturesbw.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/W38303_breastfeeding_strategy_2020_final.pdf [Accessed 12 Mar. 2025]
[1] GOV.UK. (n.d.). Breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks: comparison of NHS England and OHID data. [online] Available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/breastfeeding-at-6-to-8-weeks-comparison-of-nhs-england-and-ohid-data.
References
National Child measurement programme (NCMP)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-child-measurement-programme
Born in Bradford Birth cohort
https://borninbradford.nhs.uk/our-impacts/findings/diet-nutrition-and-obesity-a-growing-appetite-for-change/
Research from the Born in Bradford cohort study (Fairley et al, 2015)
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40608-015-0037-5
Longitudinal study by Gardner et al (2009)
https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article-abstract/123/1/e67/71992/Contribution-of-Early-Weight-Gain-to-Childhood
HENRY evidence base
www.henry.org.uk/for-practitioners-managers-and-commissioners/why-henry/evidence-base/clinical-studies
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership – Health and wellbeing strategy
https://bdcpartnership.co.uk/our-strategy/
Bradford District Children and Young People’s Strategy 2023-2025
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/reports-policies-projects-and-strategies/bradford-district-children-and-young-people-s-strategy/
Living Well – Bradford
https://mylivingwell.co.uk/
Childhood Obesity Trailblazer Programme
https://www.local.gov.uk/learning-successful-community-engagement-bradford-childhood-obesity-trailblazer
References
Kiernan KE, Huerta MC. Economic deprivation, maternal depression, parenting and children’s cognitive and emotional development in early childhood. Br J Sociol, 2008. 59(4):783-806.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19035922/
Negi, S., & Sattler, K. M. P. (2025). Family stress model and social
support among low-income families. Development and Psychopathology, 1–13
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40145204/
DfES (Department for Education and Skills) (2003) Every Child Matters. Green Paper, Cm. 5860. London: The Stationery Office (TSO).
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/every-child-matters
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
National Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme (2023 onwards)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme
The Healthy Child Programme (0-5 years) (Updated 2021)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthy-child-programme
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
Core20PLUS5 (NHS England 2021)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/core20plus5/
Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6849a7b67cba25f610c7db3f/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2023_-_statutory_guidance.pdf
Best Start for Life: A Vision for the 1,001 Critical Days (2021)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-best-start-for-life-a-vision-for-the-1001-critical-days
The Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathway (2018)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/the-perinatal-mental-health-care-pathways/
Working Together to Safeguard Children (Updated 2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2
Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) Plan
https://www.wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities/maternity/programme-information
Bradford District Partnership Health and Wellbeing Strategies
https://bdp.bradford.gov.uk/our-strategies/health-and-wellbeing-strategies/
BMDC Every Baby Matters
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/health/strategies-and-programmes/every-baby-matters/
References
Care, E.C. (n.d.). Interventions for Parents, Teachers, Children | Incredible Years. [online] www.incredibleyears.com. Available at: https://www.incredibleyears.com/early-intervention-programs.
Pidano, A.E. and Allen, A.R. (2014). The Incredible Years Series: A Review of the Independent Research Base. Journal of Child and Family Studies, [online] 24(7), pp.1898–1916. doi: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10826-014-9991-7
Eif.org.uk. (2025). Available at: https://www.eif.org.uk/files/pdf/what-works-to-enhance-interparental-relationships-and-improve-outcomes-for-children.pdf.
Hutchings, J., Griffith, N., Bywater, T. and Williams, M.E. (2016). Evaluating the Incredible Years Toddler Parenting Programme with parents of toddlers in disadvantaged (Flying Start) areas of Wales. Child: Care, Health and Development, 43(1), pp.104–113. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/cch.12415.
Perrin et al (2014) (v) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24190691/
The Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub. (2023). Resources for evaluation. [online] Available at: https://bsbinnovationhub.uk/resources/ [Accessed 24 Mar. 2025].
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
Early Intervention and Prevention Policies – Early Intervention Foundation (EIF)
https://www.eif.org.uk/
Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) Plan
https://www.wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities/maternity/programme-information
Bradford District Partnership Health and Wellbeing Strategies
https://bdp.bradford.gov.uk/our-strategies/health-and-wellbeing-strategies/
BMDC School Readiness
https://www.local.gov.uk/case-studies/school-readiness-plan
References
Annual report of the Chief Medical Officer 2014 (DH 2015): https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a80cc0ae5274a2e8ab52380/CMO_annual_report_2014.pdf
Maternal Mental Health Alliance – press release 19 April 2018 Women in a quarter of the UK still can’t access vital maternal mental health services | Maternal Mental Health Alliance
National Library of Medicine – Perinatal depression: a systematic review of prevalence and incidence (Gavin et al 2005) https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16260528/
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
National Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme (2023 onwards)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme
The Healthy Child Programme (0-5 years) (Updated 2021)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthy-child-programme
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
Core20PLUS5 (NHS England 2021)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/core20plus5/
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (2025)
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/the-childrens-wellbeing-bill-what-parents-need-to-know/
The Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathway (2018)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/the-perinatal-mental-health-care-pathways/
Working Together to Safeguard Children (Updated 2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2
References
Australian MECSH – TeEACH | Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting (MECSH) Program TeEACH | Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting (MECSH) Program
HABIT oral health programme: HOME | habit-website https://www.toothbrushinghabit.com/
Promoting First Relationships: Promoting First Relationships https://pfrprogram.org/
Healthy Beginnings: Healthy Beginnings ? https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/healthy-beginnings-applying-all-our-health/healthy-beginnings-applying-all-our-health
Learning to Communicate: Learning to Communicate – About the program (nsw.gov.au) ? https://www.slhd.nsw.gov.au/learningtocommunicate/about.html
HENRY programme https://www.henry.org.uk/
Bradford Children and Families Trust. 2023. BCFT Business Plan 2023-2027. https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/strategies-polices-andreports/reports/bcft-business-plan-2023-2027/
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
National Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme (2023 onwards)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
Core20PLUS5 (NHS England 2021)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/core20plus5/
Working Together to Safeguard Children (2023)
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6849a7b67cba25f610c7db3f/Working_together_to_safeguard_children_2023_-_statutory_guidance.pdf
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill (2025)
https://educationhub.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/the-childrens-wellbeing-bill-what-parents-need-to-know/
Best Start for Life: A Vision for the 1,001 Critical Days (2021)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-best-start-for-life-a-vision-for-the-1001-critical-daysBest Start for Life: A Vision for the 1,001 Critical Days (2021)
The Healthy Child Programme
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthy-child-programme
Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) Plan
https://www.wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities/maternity/programme-information
Bradford District Partnership Health and Wellbeing Strategies
https://bdp.bradford.gov.uk/our-strategies/health-and-wellbeing-strategies/
Bradford District Children and Young People’s Strategy 2023-2025
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/reports-policies-projects-and-strategies/bradford-district-children-and-young-people-s-strategy/
Bradford Children and Families Trust – BCFT Business Plan 2023-2027
https://www.bradfordcft.org.uk/about-us/strategies-polices-and-reports/reports/bcft-business-plan-2023-2027/
References
Department of Health and Social Care (2021) The Best Start for life: a Vision for the 1,001 Critical Days. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-best-start-for-life-a-vision-for-the-1001-critical-days Accessed 20 January 2025.
Bradford Inequalities Research Unit (BIRU) (2020) The Bradford Inequalities Research Unit A collaboration between RIC, Born in Bradford, University of York & Queen Mary’s University London. https://bib.vergelabs.dev/wp-content/uploads/BIRU-summary_Dec2020.pdf
Prady, S.L., Endacott, C., Dickerson, J., Bywater, T.J. and Blower, S.L. SY Liu (editor), (2021) Inequalities in the identification and management of common mental disorders in the perinatal period: An equity focused re-analysis of a systematic review. PLOS ONE 16 (3), e0248631 https://borninbradford.nhs.uk/our-impacts/publications/inequalities-in-the-identification-and-management-of-common-mental-disorders-in-the-perinatal-period-an-equity-focused-re-analysis-of-a-systematic-review/
Elhakeem, A., Clayton, G.L., Soares, A.G., Taylor, K., Maitre, L., Santorelli, G., Wright, J., Lawlor, D.A. and Vrijheid, M. (2024) Social inequalities in pregnancy metabolic profile: findings from the multi-ethnic Born in Bradford cohort study. BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth 24 (1). https://bmcpregnancychildbirth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12884-024-06538-4
Maternal Mental Health Alliance (2023) Inequalities | Maternal Mental Health Alliance. https://maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/about-maternal-mental-health/inequalities/
NHS England (2016) NHS England» Better Births: Improving outcomes of maternity services in England – A Five Year Forward View for maternity care. https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/better-births-improving-outcomes-of-maternity-services-in-england-a-five-year-forward-view-for-maternity-care
Sandall, J., Soltani, H., Gates, S., Shennan, A. and Devane, D. (2016) Midwife-led continuity models versus other models of care for childbearing women. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 4 (4) https://www.cochrane.org/authors/handbooks-and-manuals/handbook
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
Core20PLUS5 (NHS England 2021)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/equality/equality-hub/national-healthcare-inequalities-improvement-programme/core20plus5/
NHS England Saving Babies Lives Care Bundle
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-read/saving-babies-lives-version-3/
NHS England Three year delivery plan for maternity and neonatal services
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/three-year-delivery-plan-for-maternity-and-neonatal-services/
NHS England (2021) Continuity of Carer
https://www.england.nhs.uk/mat-transformation/implementing-better-births/continuity-of-carer/
Local Maternity & Neonatal System (LMNS) Plan
https://www.wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities/maternity/programme-information
Bradford District Children and Young People’s Strategy 2023-2025
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/reports-policies-projects-and-strategies/bradford-district-children-and-young-people-s-strategy/
BMDC Every Baby Matters
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/health/strategies-and-programmes/every-baby-matters/
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) Maternity Strategy 2020
Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (BTHFT) Maternity Strategy 2020
References
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (2019). The English Indices of Deprivation 2019. [online] GOV.UK. Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government. Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5d8e26f6ed915d5570c6cc55/IoD2019_Statistical_Release.pdf. In-text citation: (Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government, 2019)
Darwin, Z., Blower, S.L., Chandani Nekitsing, Masefield, S., Razaq, R., Padgett, L., Endacott, C., Willan, K. and Dickerson, J. (2022). Addressing inequalities in the identification and management of perinatal mental health difficulties: The perspectives of minoritised women, healthcare practitioners and the voluntary sector. Frontiers in global women’s health, 3. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/global-womens-health/articles/10.3389/fgwh.2022.1028192/full
Bradfordatrpartnership.co.uk. (2019). What we know – Bradford ATR. [online] Available at: https://www.bradfordatrpartnership.co.uk/what-we-know/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Allen, G. (2011). Early Intervention: The Next Steps An Independent Report to Her Majesty’s Government. [online] Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5a7b837d40f0b645ba3c4d09/early-intervention-next-steps2.pdf.
Harris, T., Brown, G.W. and Robinson, R. (1999). Befriending as an intervention for chronic depression among women in an inner city. British Journal of Psychiatry, 174(3), pp.219–224. https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/the-british-journal-of-psychiatry/article/abs/befriending-as-an-intervention-for-chronic-depression-among-women-in-an-inner-city/8BF183C27A601162F11713FA98E47790
The long shadow of deprivation Differences in opportunities across England Research report. (2020). Available at: https://socialmobility.independent-commission.uk/app/uploads/2024/07/SMC_Long_shadow_of_deprivation_MAIN_REPORT_Accessible.pdf.
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
National Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme (2023 onwards)
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/family-hubs-and-start-for-life-programme
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
The Perinatal Mental Health Care Pathway (2018)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/publication/the-perinatal-mental-health-care-pathways/
IAPT
https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/
Family Action Bradford Survive and Thrive
https://family-action.org.uk/services/bradford-survive-and-thrive/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
References
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) (2022) Speech and language therapy: Enhancing services, transforming lives. London: RCSLT.
https://www.rcslt.org/speech-and-language-therapy/
The Bercow Report A Review of Services for Children and Young People (0-19) with Speech, Language and Communication Needs 1 Bercow Review of Services for Children and Young People (0-19) with Speech, Language and Communication Needs. (n.d.). Available at: https://www.rcslt.org/wp-content/uploads/media/Project/RCSLT/original-bercow-report.pdf.
Field, F. (2010) The Foundation Years: Preventing Poor Children Becoming Poor Adults – The Final Report of the Independent Review on Poverty and Life Chances. London: HM Government. Published 3 December 2010
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/media-library/sites/ifssoca/migrated/documents/ffreport.pdf
Allen, G. (2011) Early Intervention: The Next Steps – An Independent Report to Her Majesty’s Government. London: Cabinet Office.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-intervention-the-next-steps–2
Lindsey, J. and Dockrell, J.E. (2002) ‘The development of language and communication in children with hearing impairments: Implications for education and policy’. Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education, 7(4), pp. 299-308
Barron, I., Young, A. and Green, R. (2007) The Impact of Interventions in Educational Settings: A Review of the Literature. London: Department for Education and Skills
The Hanen Centre (2016). It Takes Two To Talk – Hanen Program for Parents of Children with Language delays. [online] Hanen.org. Available at: http://www.hanen.org/Programs/For-Parents/It-Takes-Two-to-Talk.aspx.
Hanen.org. (2020). Research Summary for Parents – It Takes Two to Talk. [online] Available at: http://www.hanen.org/Helpful-Info/Research/It-Takes-Two-to-Talk-Parent-Research.aspx.
BSB Innovation Hub (2024) Talking Together: Final Report [PDF]. Available at: https://bsbinnovationhub.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/bsbih-talking-together-final-report-v1.0-20.06.24.pdf [Accessed 8 July 2025].
Bradford.gov.uk. (2019). Speech and Language pathway for parents | Bradford Families and Young Persons. [online] Available at: https://fyi.bradford.gov.uk/speech-and-language-pathway-for-parents/.
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. (2024). Speech and Language Therapy – children and young people – Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust. [online] Available at: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/our-services/childrens-health-services/speech-and-language-therapy-children-and-young-people/.
Early language identification measure and intervention Guidance handbook. (n.d.). Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/939872/ELIM_Handbook_December-2020.pdf.
Local and national policy
Best Start in Life Strategy (2025)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/giving-every-child-the-best-start-in-life
NHS 10 Year Health Plan for England (2025)
https://www.england.nhs.uk/long-term-plan/
The Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (2023)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
The National Literacy Strategy
https://dera.ioe.ac.uk/id/eprint/6163/1/nls_towards_nc_eng_051202.pdf
The Childhood Obesity Strategy
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/childhood-obesity-a-plan-for-action
The Healthy Child Programme
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/healthy-child-programme
Department for Education’s (DfE) Strategy for Supporting Vulnerable Children
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/emergency-planning-and-response-for-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings/vulnerable-children-and-young-people-and-critical-workers
Bradford District Partnership Health and Wellbeing Strategies
https://bdp.bradford.gov.uk/our-strategies/health-and-wellbeing-strategies/
Bradford District Children and Young People’s Strategy 2023-2025
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/children-young-people-and-families/reports-policies-projects-and-strategies/bradford-district-children-and-young-people-s-strategy/
Bradford Early Intervention and Preventative Strategy
https://localoffer.bradford.gov.uk/kb5/bradford/directory/advice.page?id=VpjYdr-zk1E#:~:text=Early%20Help%20is%20the%20support,stop%20small%20problems%20getting%20bigger.
Bradford Child Poverty Strategy
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/your-council/policies/anti-poverty-strategy/
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