Free expert support for Best Start in Life local plans
Resources, practical guidance and opportunities to help local authorities develop high-quality strategic plans and improve 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:
Guidance to support evidence-based decision making
Explore playbook
Local data profiles to understand your GLD results
Browse Data Profiles
Coaching and peer mentoring groups for more hands-on help
Access Support page
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.