As part of the GMCA Early Years and School Readiness programme, a 2 year pilot project is underway to improve parent-toddler relationship support. To inform this work, GMCA want to hear from practitioners and parents to help us understand what is needed for good early years wellbeing support for children aged 2-5 years and their families. The Greater Manchester school readiness board has endorsed this as a priority across Greater Manchester and GMCA want this codesign phase to be meaningful for each borough and to identify good practice as well as gaps.
Surveys and focus groups – Have your say
GMCA are keen to hear from a breadth of voices across the early years system including:
- Parents/carers and extended family networks
- Local authority teams – early years/start well, family hubs, early help/family help, social work and safeguarding, early education and inclusion leads
- Public health and ICB health commissioners and providers including GPs, children’s therapies, Health Visiting, community paediatricians
- Education providers including schools and early years settings and childminders
- VCFSE organisations working with families with young children, particularly those experiencing inequalities
Deadline: 13th November 2026