Earliest Years of Life is an uplifting and engaging series that looks at how formative babies’ earliest months and years are. Better Start Bradford's Zak and Kerry talk with early years specialists from around the UK, to find out how babies and children can be given the best possible start in life.
Earliest Years of Life
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Earliest Years of Life is an uplifting and engaging series that looks at how formative babies’ earliest months and years are. Better Start Bradford's Zak and Kerry talk with early years specialists from around the UK, to find out how babies and children can be given the best possible start in life.
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Recent Episodes
February 27, 2026
The Lasting Impact of Better Start Bradford
In this episode Zak and Kerry explore the impact ten years of the National Lottery Community Fund’s A Better Start programme, sharing key recommendations from the test and learn programme and the models of working that made this a unique opportunity for Bradford. They look ahead to the next phase of Better Start Bradford and how learning has shaped system planning, commissioning and delivery. Guests include Matt Riddell from The National Lottery Community Fund; Gill Thornton, Director of Better Start Bradford and Vipin Joshi, Community Representative and Chair of the Better Start Bradford Board; and Josie Dickinson from the Better Start Bradford Innovation Hub at Born in Bradford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 27, 2026
The Crucial Role of a Health Visitor
In this episode, Zak and Kerry explore the vital role of Health Visitors in giving every child the best start in life. Joined by Dr Sharin Baldwin, Senior Health Visitor Lead at the Institute of Health Visiting and Edwina Lintin, Bradford MECSH Champion, they discuss how evidence-based practice and the MECSH programme, which is an enhanced health visiting programme, support families, strengthen early relationships, and reduce inequalities. Together, they highlight why focused investment in the earliest years is essential, and what needs to change to help all babies and young children thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
February 27, 2026
Developing the Early Years Workforce
In this episode, Zak and Kerry explore why developing a skilled, confident early years workforce is essential to giving every child the strongest start. Joined by Charlotte Woodhouse, Early Years Facilitator, Better Start Bradford, Victoria Carter of Bradford University and Julie Adamson of Bradford College, they discuss the importance of play, holistic practice, and nurturing culture across health, education and social care. The conversation delves into apprenticeships, mentoring, and growing talent from the ground up, as well as how local innovation in Bradford is shaping national thinking on early years and midwifery training. Together, they highlight how investing in people ultimately strengthens outcomes for babies, families and communities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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