Best Start in Life strategy

In Camden, we are dedicated to ensuring that every family has the support they need to give their baby the best start in life. We aim to reduce inequalities and ensure that every child has the chance to thrive. Camden’s Best Start Plan places a strong emphasis on the critical early years, particularly from pregnancy through to age two, known as the first 1,000 days that lay the foundation for lifelong success.

Understanding that a child’s development is profoundly shaped by their family, our plan takes a holistic approach, supporting the whole family and honouring their unique strengths, cultures, and individual needs.

We recognise the deep-rooted impact of structural inequalities, racism, and disproportionality within Camden’s communities. These factors can have a profound effect on children’s well-being, opportunities, and sense of identity from birth and throughout life.

Our approach is inclusive, responds to difference and inequality, listens to children’s and families’ voices, and treats everyone with respect. This means incorporating anti-racist and trauma-informed principles into every aspect of our work, be it our practice, policies, decision-making, or service delivery, so that every family receives fair, respectful, and culturally affirming support.

Find more information in our Best Start in Life Strategic Plan (PDF, 2.34 MB). If you need this in a different format, contact us.