Best start in Life Herefordshire
Studies show that the first 1001 days in a child’s life is a critical time for development. Children rely on their parents or carers to provide a healthy and nurturing environment in which they can grow and learn.
In the early days many families need a bit of help in their journey into parenthood and advice and guidance to give their children the best start in life. This could be from family, friends, healthcare professionals, community providers or a wide range of support services.
Herefordshire's Best Start In Life aims to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive by promoting early health, development and wellbeing through supportive families, high quality education and accessible services.
Find out more about the BSIL strategic plan on a page and what we are doing around family hubs and ensuring all children reach a good level of development at reception class.
Find out more on the Herefordshire Council Website.
Family Hubs and Children's Centres offer early help in a number of ways to make sure children have the best possible start in life.
The Health Visiting Service provides information, advice and support to pregnant women, expectant fathers and parents/carers of new babies and young children. This advice includes information on child health/development, maternal and family health, emotional wellbeing, sleep, crying, feeding and much more.
Togetherness Online Learning Pathways provide free learning resources on brain development, emotional wellbeing and parenting for healthier relationships and happier lives.
Association of child psychotherapists offer information and support to help guide new parents through the emotions of having a new family.
NCT - charity offer information and advice to parents on pregnancy, birth and early parenthood.
Best Start in Life website provides trusted NHS advice to help you have a healthy and happy baby through from pregnancy, birth and parenthood.