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Parent-Infant Foundation responds to Government’s latest spending review

Earlier today Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP set out the government’s spending for the next three years in the Spending Review. Reflecting on the announcements, Keith Reed, Chief Executive at the Parent-Infant Foundation said: “We welcome the commitment in today’s Spending Review to continue to “invest in and expand the Family Hubs programme, working with parents…

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First 1001 Days Movement – Spending Review Submission 2025

The First 1001 Days Movement has recently submitted its submission to the Government’s 2025 spending review.  The submission focuses on how the Government can meet its ambition to give children the best start in life by investing in the first 1001 days. The key asks link back to our ‘Manifesto for Babies’ and include:  Investing…

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

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Start for Life Development Workshop 2 – Developing a Parent-Infant-Relationship Pathway

Developing pathways to map out the system of parent-infant support is a crucial part of service development and will help to ensure a coherent and joined-up approach between services for babies and their families. Pathways are also a central component of a parent-infant relationship strategy. This session is an opportunity to reflect on the challenges…

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Your Baby and You – videos and information for parents

Families and professionals have written this content together, it’s packed with information and things to help parents to get to know and understand their baby. This series of videos covers some of the key topics: ​​​​​Attachment and bonding Pregnancy to birth Learning about your baby (part 1) Learning about your baby (part 2) Parental mental…

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Starcatchers: The Voice of the Baby In Practice

Starcatchers, in partnership with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, are collaborating on a research project exploring current and emerging rights-based approaches in the arts for children from birth to 3 years in Scotland. Find out more about their work via the website below.

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Parent-Infant Foundation urges politicians to ‘Speak Up For Babies’ for Infant Mental Health Awareness Week

The Parent-Infant Foundation is warning of a crisis in early years support and urging politicians to ‘Speak up for babies’, for Infant Mental Health Awareness Week (10th – 16th June). The charity warns it’s a ‘false economy’ failing to invest in the early years, as it costs the UK £16 billion every year to address…

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Parent-Infant Foundation welcomes new Chair of Trustees

The Parent-Infant Foundation is very pleased to welcome its new Chair of Trustees, Claire Wright.  Claire is stepping into the role to take over from outgoing Chair, Nick Wilkie, who has been in the position since 2020.   Having been on the board of trustees at the Foundation for over six years, Claire already understands the…

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