Start Strong

Every baby and young child should have a strong start in life. This means a good early childhood that lays the foundations for lifelong health, wellbeing and opportunity.

Across the UK right now, too many babies and young children are missing out. There are deep, persistent inequalities in early childhood experiences and outcomes.

Change is needed, and it is possible. There is untapped potential in our families and communities. We have strong evidence to guide us. There are skilled, committed people doing amazing work every day. But change will not happen unless we stand together and drive it forward: this is what Start Strong is here to do.

Why we are different

Strong Start has been established to develop and drive a ten-year collaborative campaign to make early childhood a lasting national priority, so that every child can have a good early childhood.

We will work with others to make sure that babies and young children are visible in national debate, that the evidence about their lives and their needs is heard, and that governments are consistently encouraged, challenged and supported to act. We will develop and employ new narratives that build public support for action.

Start Strong is currently in a development phase. We are talking and listening to a wide range of experts and sector leaders to understand how we can work together and where we can place our effort and attention to complement and support the work of others, and to really make a difference.

If you are interested in Start Strong, share our passion for early childhood and have ideas about our work, please do get in touch.

Get in touch...

During this development phase, we are keen to hear from and work with others who share our vision and passion.

Please complete this expression of interest so we can reach out for your views and keep you updated on our progress.