News for Early Years Providers

Best Start in Life campaign communications toolkit

We are pleased to share the communications toolkit for the Best Start in Life campaign, which aims to increase awareness of the importance of early years in a child’s development and the role of early years education.

The Best Start in Life website brings together trusted advice, support and guidance for parents.

We would appreciate your support to help promote the campaign by:

• using the toolkit resources on your own channels
• promoting the website
• sharing the video: ‘The Story of You’ celebrates the journey of early childhood, highlighting to parents the vital role they play in their child’s lives and the support available

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