Childhood is a unique and valuable stage of life

The Best Start Partnership brings together a wide range of stakeholders in a single body. It draws on the voices of children and families with local representatives from the public, private, community and voluntary sectors to provide unique insights representing the interests of children in the development, implementation and evaluation of government strategy and policy.

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Child Centric

We make sure the child is at the centre of all our work.

Birthright

All children have the right to grow up safely, live healthy lives, learn and achieve and be seen and heard.

Service Delivery

Service delivery is holistic, co-ordinated and seamless, making every contact with parents and carers count from day one and getting it right first time.

Uniqueness

The uniqueness of children and families is valued and provided for.

Access to Support

Children and families who need support will be identified and have access to the right help at the right time from the right service.

Listening

Listening and involving children and families in shaping and evaluating services delivers what’s needed and makes effective use of available resources

Quality focus

Quality is at the heart of service delivery for children and families

OUR PRINCIPLES

Latest News

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October 16, 2020
Education, Parenting

Knowledge Makes Change – October 2020

World Breastfeeding Week celebrated in Jersey Mums in Jersey who breastfeed were invited to take part in World Breastfeeding Week (1 -7 August 2020) in a different way this year. World Breastfeeding
October 16, 2020
Parenting

Knowledge Makes Change – September 2020

Early Childhood Development Programme Update The ECD Programme has run for 4½ years, of the current 5-year funding allocation. The focus for this phase is to ensure an effective handover of all
September 28, 2020
Education, Parenting

The impact of Covid-19 on babies and young children – Briefing paper and Survey – click here

On 30th March 2020 the Covid-19 pandemic meant that Jersey was in lockdown. This involved physical distancing and orders for people to Stay at Home. The footsteps of children were no

Our vision is for Jersey
to be the best place for
all children to grow up

Find out why the Best Start Partnership was setup

How do we benefit the children and families of Jersey

Who exactly is involved in the Best Start Partnership