3️⃣ We need to continue to fill gaps in the evidence. To improve understanding of how best to keep children safe, we'll soon be publishing findings from evaluations of recovery programmes for child victims of #DomesticAbuse, with plans to go further to find out what works 🔎

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2️⃣ It's vital that we think local. We need to bridge the gap between research and reality - mobilising evidence in a way that recognises local circumstances, needs, and expertise 🤝

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1️⃣ To deliver change for vulnerable children, we need to keep evidence use at the heart of decision making. We've seen the difference this can make in our work on #FamilyGroupConferences, with our landmark evidence informing the Children's Wellbeing & Schools Bill 📄

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🗨️ "At Foundations our role is to ensure that these targeted services are evidence-based, and improve outcomes for the most vulnerable children – and the hard work is just getting started" – Dr Jo Casebourne

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Vulnerable children need targeted services that deliver outcomes for them, so that they are and feel safer, have positive emotional wellbeing & are supported by their family networks – that's where Best Start Family Hubs come in 👩‍👩‍👦

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On Education Sec Bridget Phillipson's ambition for children to be given the tools & opportunities to thrive: 🗨️ "Only when we start to shift the dial on outcomes for vulnerable children will we be able to truly say we’re making headway on the Opportunity Mission." – Dr Jo Casebourne

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This is also about reducing inequality. 🗨️ "By supporting parenting in families facing risks or disadvantage, we can narrow gaps in child development, ensuring every child—regardless of background—has the same chance to thrive." – Dr Jo Casebourne

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Children learn how to communicate, manage emotions, solve problems, and build relationships first and foremost at home 🏠 Early parenting support reduces the need for costly interventions later, saving resources and protecting children from harm.

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Schools & childcare settings have an undeniable role in the Best Start in Life programme, but it is vital to remember that these settings can't improve outcomes on their own.🗨️ "Schools educate, but parents shape the conditions that make learning possible." – Dr Jo Casebourne

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On Sunday afternoon, we open with a session in partnership with @nesta_uk where we’ll be joined by Liv Bailey, the new Early Education Minister, to explore how we can give families better access to quality parenting support that helps children to thrive.

On Tuesday, we round off #Lab25 with a reception hosted by Luciana Berger, and in partnership with Youth Futures Foundation, @homelessimpact and TASO, to unpack the PM’s conference speech and explore how knowing ‘what works’ is essential for a mission-driven government.

On Monday afternoon, we’ll be joined by new Children’s Minister Josh MacAlister as we examine the latest children’s social care reforms & investment and ask how we can turn this momentum into better outcomes for children and families.