Free expert support for Best Start in Life local plans
Providing resources, guidance and opportunities for connection to support local authorities in delivering high-quality, strategic plans and improving children's developmental outcomes.
Local authorities in the UK are tasked with delivering a substantial step change in early years outcomes to meet the government's 75% good level of development target by 2028. Achieving this target requires ambitious, credible strategic plans at local authority level. Nesta has developed a free support package to help local authorities run successful strategic planning, including:
Playbook
Guidance and digital tools to support evidence-based decision making.
Data profiles
Local data profiles to understand GLD results, your assets, and outcomes for children & families.
Support
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Nesta is a charity and is making this resource available to local authorities on a free-to-use basis. While we hope you find this useful in developing your strategic plan, please note that the material is provided for information purposes only. Nesta is not responsible for any reliance you may choose to place on the resource or the material it makes available.