10 years of LEAP! We're proud to present a free audio/visual celebration on Weds 29 & Thurs 30 May @ Liza Atkinson Children's Centre 9 Mostyn Rd, SW9 6PH, plus craft activities for little ones: leaplambeth.org.uk/events/leap-an…

As members of Early Education and Childcare Coalition we’re proud to have worked with colleagues from across the EY sector to develop the #RescueAndReform manifesto. We welcome its focus on high-quality, inclusive provision as a vital step towards transforming early education. buff.ly/3UZtBwa

All welcome to our LEAP and Me exhibition on Wed 29th and Thurs 30th May at Liz Atkinson Children's Centre,
9 Mostyn Rd, SW9 6PH. An audio visual celebration of 10 years of the LEAP programme. Book free here: leaplambeth.org.uk/events/leap-an…

Anna Feuchtwang Dame Rachel de Souza Children's Commissioner for England Ashley Dalton MP The Labour Party Tim Loughton MP 🇺🇦 Conservatives Munira Wilson MP 🇺🇦 Liberal Democrats Ria Patel (they/she) The Green Party Become A dad brings his baby to the lectern to ask for early years support to focus on improving parent / child attachment rather than just getting parents back to work. #Appgchildren

Children and young people are at the heart of all our work across England and Northern Ireland, so our first report focuses on how we are amplifying their voice within politics, policy making and evidence gathering. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/3wl5AGD (2/3)

Each #BuildingBrighterFutures report contains recommendations on how we can go further & do better to ensure every child thrives. These are linked into existing projects & campaigns, including our cross-sector work to put #ChildrenAtTheTable . buff.ly/47hY2BC (3/3)

🖐️ The #ChildrenAtTheTable tablecloth is in Parliament again today with us, #APPGChildren & Children's Commissioner for England! Children and young people have been telling the audience about issues that matter to them.

Save the date! Come along to our free LEAP and Me exhibition on 29th and 30th May from 10am to 4pm at Liz Atkinson Children's Centre, Mostyn Rd, SW9 6PH. A wonderful audio and visual celebration of 10 years of the LEAP programme. Everyone welcome!

Successful launch of our tool Octavia Wiseman We have been working on this in our LEAP roles for some years - its been a journey! Now available nationally on RCM website along with e learning module. DM if you want more info.

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'Until now, midwives have not had a tool for assessing social needs in the same way that GPs and health visitors do,' Carla Stanke, Public Health Specialist, LEAP

LEAP news story: bit.ly/rcm-conf-new-t…
Royal College of Midwives 💙 release: bit.ly/MatDAT-launches

#rcmconf2024

The ‘Maternity Disadvantage Assessment Tool’ (MatDAT) will help midwives identify social risk factors. First developed by midwives at LEAP, the tool is made widely available by The Royal College of Midwives today. News: buff.ly/3UMJBBK
MatDAT: buff.ly/3QAHf6r

Great to see our Maternity Disadvantage Assessment Tool & e-learning launched at the Royal College of Midwives 💙 conference. DM me if you have questions about implementing this novel approach to assessing and planning for social complexity. LEAP Carla Stanke Claire Spencer Midwife

LEAP's new tool to help midwives reduce inequalities during pregnancy launches today 🎉. Read more: bit.ly/rcm-conf-new-t…. Our public health specialist, Carla Stanke, takes to the #rcmconf2024 stage at 12.15pm.

The ‘Maternity Disadvantage Assessment Tool’ (MatDAT) will help midwives identify social risk factors. First developed by midwives at LEAP, the tool is made widely available by The Royal College of Midwives today. News: buff.ly/3UMJBBK
MatDAT: buff.ly/3QAHf6r

Save the date! All welcome to our free LEAP and Me exhibition on 29th and 30th May from 10am to 4pm at Liz Atkinson Children's Centre, Mostyn Rd, SW9 6PH. A wonderful audio and visual celebration of 10 years of the LEAP programme.

#MythBustingMondays Myth 1⃣3⃣: 'Girls Don't Bully as Much as Boys' 👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾

Reality Check: Bullying knows no gender. It may manifest differently, but girls can be just as involved as boys. Awareness is key for all.

Prevalence of bullying: anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/tools-informat…

This transition resource aims to support young children with speech, language & communication. It includes a communication passport example & information on how families, early years practitioners & LAs can support transition. buff.ly/3alGrjY @speechandlangUK CDC

Effective community engagement is vital for so many organisations. Find out how LEAP delivered a complex programme of community engagement in an inner-city community where 68% of children live in ‘very deprived’ neighbourhoods:
story-of-leap.leaplambeth.org.uk/reports/commun…
#CommunityEngagement

A great opportunity to learn from all five A Better Start partnerships. You can register now for your free place.