BookTrust will be joining us to highlight the role of shared reading in the early years and the health and wellbeing benefits for parents, carers and babies presented by Will Carr & Lizzie Davies.

Dr Matt Price will be joining us from the 1001 Critical Days Foundation, sharing his first clinical experience in Leeds led him to a globally recognised organisation. The first 1001 days are vital for a child’s lifelong development, but they can be tough for parents.

Dr Diane Threapleton from the The University of Leeds will share an ambitious programme that will deliver on key knowledge gaps related to young child diet and growth known as ‘The Growing Well Study: Exploring early years diet, growth and dental health in 2000 preschool children.  

A brilliant workshop with Boromi’s founder Evie Keough and Jenni Stirrup bringing together the national ‘Network of Play’. From a baby’s first peekaboo to a child’s first day at school, play is the thread that connects healthy development, parent wellbeing and community belonging

Afrikindness are joining us for an insightful workshop with Dr Vivian Okoye & CEO Bunmi Owolabi, discussing maternal metnal health and overcoming barriers with diverse communities.

Kathryn Ingold FFPH, Chief Officer, Consultant in Public Health & Dan Barton, Deputy Director are excited to share the new Best Start and Beyond Strategy – created to improve population health outcomes and reduce inequalities experienced by Leeds children aged 0 – 5. We will provide a whistle stop tour of the case for action, the evidence, what families have told us, new opportunities we are building on, our priorities, action plan and links across the system.