When it comes to supporting your child with talking, you're your child’s best teacher.

Early years speech, language & communication experts have developed Talking Bradford, an online guide to support families with 0-5s to develop their early language.

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Our absolute favourite thing is seeing first hand the joy and fun our families and their little ones are having at events and activities.

This week we've had some lovely photos and feedback from Barkerend Buddies & Wonder Tots who have enjoyed a feast of fun this week.

.Shipley College's Emma Rose looks forward to telling you all about their English language support for mums during pregnancy and beyond. This free session takes place on Wednesday 22 May at 10.00am. Find out more and book now at: bit.ly/vlls-esol-sm

Babies don’t come with a manual, but they do work hard to be understood. Their body language, facial expressions, noises, & cries are all their ways of telling you what they need. 👶🏾👶🏻👶🏿

Visit #StartForLife to find out more.

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#IfTheyCouldTellYou

We're delighted to welcome back Staying Put to our Virtual Live Learning Sessions to talk about their work around domestic abuse. If you work, volunteer or study in maternity and early years, find out more and book your free place at: bit.ly/vlls-dom-sm #Bradford #Training

That's #BabyWeekBradford 2024 planning officially off the start line. Thanks to Kala Sangam for hosting the 1st steering group and to all the organisations who came along to help shape what promises to be another amazing week. 14-20 November 2024 - save the date!

Join us on Thursday 25 April 2024 at the Karmand Centre with lots of FREE fun and entertainment for families with 0-4's to celebrate Eid, including Boomchikkaboom

To book contact Arian [email protected]/07494 558323

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Want to find out about the important work of the Maternity & Neonatal Voices Partnership in #Bradford ? Join our specialist midwife, Alison Brown, who will explain all on 8 May at the first of our spring/summer virtual live learning sessions. Book now at: bit.ly/vlls-mnvp-sm

📢Do you have a child aged 3-11 yrs and live in #Bradford district? Take part in this children’s food survey!

Help to create a healthier community in Bradford district

Find out more here: rb.gy/w4vsr2

Email: [email protected]

Tel: 07890 418278

In our latest blog, we spend some time chatting with one of our longest serving members of the Better Start Bradford team, Guy Dove to find out more about his role and how, along with his colleagues, he loves supporting the Better Start Bradford team.

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Here's a motivating Monday afternoon read.

In this interview, we caught up with Lynne Walker to chat about her time with Family Action and to find out what is next in her career journey and we learn that she may not be going too far!

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#MondayMotivation

An ESOL with Infants session starts tomorrow morning at the West Bowling Advice Centre in BD5 from 9:3 - 11am.

'ESOL with Infants' is a fun way for parents of 0-2s in the Better Start Bradford area to learn English.

Find out more and how to book on here: loom.ly/174Qlgw

*Job Opportunity*

Great news for Family Action Bradford Perinatal Support Service - they have been successful in securing funding for another Maternity Circle!

They are looking for a part-time Maternity Circle Facilitator. Find out more here:
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In the second episode of the #ABetterStart national evaluation team podcast, the team led by
NatCen discuss challenges within this complex, large-scale evaluation and ways that the team has been working to overcome them. Listen here 🎧 tinyurl.com/yvfwt483

Are you looking for a new and exciting challenge? As our Programme Manager you will lead on the implementation of our final phase, working closely with the Director and wider team to leave a lasting legacy. Application details at: loom.ly/FkO2aYU.

An ESOL with Infants session starts next Tuesday at the West Bowling Advice Centre in BD5 from 9:30am - 11am.

'ESOL with Infants' is a fun way for parents of 0-2s in the Better Start Bradford area to learn English.

Find out more and how to book on here: loom.ly/174Qlgw

Join us on Thursday 25 April 2024 at the Karmand Centre with lots of FREE fun and entertainment for families with 0-4s to celebrate Eid, including Boomchikkaboom

To book contact Arian [email protected]/07494 558323

More info here: loom.ly/cwt1fgI

Eid Mubarak to everyone celebrating today! Enjoy this special time.

#EidMubarak #EidAlFitr