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We are delighted that last week’s ‘Plan for Change’ announcement by Sir Keir Starmer, brings a commitment to the Start for Life programme for another year, and a focus on babies. In the Plan, as part of its opportunity mission, the government has set out ‘giving children the best start in life’ as a main…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreAhead of the Budget on Wednesday, the Parent-Infant Foundation has been campaigning hard for the government to extend funding for Start for Life. Currently the programme funding ends on 1 April 2025, and local leaders are worried about the future of services that support babies and their families. Over the summer we surveyed local authorities…
Read MoreOur 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…
Read MoreBy Tamora Langley, Head of Policy and Communications at the Parent-Infant Foundation After working with the First 1001 Days Steering Group to develop and launch the ‘Manifesto for Babies’ earlier this year, we have been waiting to see what the political parties would commit to in their manifestos. All have now been published, so what…
Read More7 Recruitment, Management and Supervision of a Specialised Parent-Infant Relationship Team Chapter contents Introduction Professions Competencies, skills and qualities Qualifications, Registration and Regulation Roles and team structure Recruitment and interviewing Supervision Supervision supports the reflective functioning between therapist and family and between parent and infant A note about personal therapy Management and leadership Training and…
Read MoreThe Parent-Infant Foundation has announced the theme and dates for this year’s Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (IMHAW). It will run from 12th to 18th June 2023. IMHAW raises awareness each year of the importance of the First 1001 days. This year’s theme, ‘Bonding Before Birth‘, focuses on pregnancy, and how what happens during…
Read MoreA new resource just launched by The Parent-Infant Foundation and Newcastle University, which aims to address a huge gap in support services for parents and babies across the UK, has been welcomed by the Rt Hon. Dame Andrea Leadsom DBE MP. The ‘Parent-Infant Relationships (PAIR) Services Commissioning Toolkit’, developed by the Parent-Infant Foundation and Newcastle…
Read MoreWe 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…
Read MoreToday we are launching #HealthVisitorsMatter – a report compiled of short pieces by parents, professionals, and charity leaders that show the breadth and depth of health visitors’ work and its importance. Health visitors perform a vital role. Babies and children under two are the most vulnerable of all our children. They are also least…
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