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Building Great Britons

The Building Great Britons report, published in 2015, summarises key evidence about the importance of the first 1001 days. It was developed by a panel of experts and parliamentarians who came together over several months to take evidence and question witnesses from a wide range of backgrounds. It contains a wealth of recommendations for policy…

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Supporting Parents with Learning Disabilities/Neuro-diversity to Build Bonds & Break Cycles with Their Babies Webinar Recording

In this webinar, we are joined by Dr Lisa Marsland (Consultant Clinical Psychologist, BABS Lead & Associate Director for Vulnerable Complex Families) and Mrs Andrea Sissons (Mental Health Practitioner and BABS Learning Disability/ Neurodiversity Champion) who talk about the ground breaking BABS (Building Attachment and Bonds Service) strengths-based, psycho-social support and interventions that are offered…

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Building Babies’ Brains

Early relationships between babies and their parents are incredibly important for building healthy brains The first 1001 days of life, from conception to age two, is a time of unique opportunity and vulnerability. It is a period of particularly rapid growth, when the foundations for later development are laid. “The period from pregnancy to age…

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A mixed method study to explore the maternal impact and outcomes of a specialist Building Attachment and Bonds Service (The BABS Study)

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Network Day April 2023 – Lisa Marsland Presentation – Building Attachment & Bonds

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Building Attachment and Bonds Support Service Referral form for health and care professionals

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Babies in Lockdown

Babies in Lockdown report: listening to parents to build back better Executive Summary Full Report This report captures the lockdown experiences of over 5000 families who responded to our online survey. The findings highlight the lack of support for families and the inequalities of babies’ early experiences. The evidence is unequivocal that the first 1,001…

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The Parent-Infant Foundation’s Response to the Care Review

We welcome today’s Care Review, which sets out an ambitious vision for our most vulnerable babies, children and young people.  This is one of a number of reviews, including Dame Andrea Leadsom’s Start for Life Review, to recognise the huge importance of relationships. Secure, nurturing relationships between babies and their parents are a fundamental building…

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Pathway Template

Our Pathway Template is a flexible tool to help local areas to create and present a parent-infant relationships care pathway The Pathway Template PAIR Pathway Template (PDF version) A preview of the template. Download PAIR Pathway Template (MS Word version) Use this template along with the accompanying guidance document below. Download Pathway Guidance Information on…

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F1001 Days Movement Steering Group elections coming soon 

The First 1001 Days Movement is electing a new Steering Group.  The Steering Group is elected by members of the First 1001 Days Movement.  The Steering Group oversee the Movement’s campaigns, develop policy positions and statements.  In line with the Movement’s terms of reference, the steering group is comprised of 12 organisational members and 3…

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