Our Best Start in Life plan aims to help every child in Luton grow up healthy, supported and able to reach their full potential.
By bringing together partners from:
- Luton Council
- Public Health
- Early Years
- Family Help
- Family Hubs
- Flying Start
- NHS services
- VCFSE sector
We will strengthen the early years system so that all children, particularly those facing the greatest challenges, can access high-quality, inclusive support from pregnancy through to age five.
By making early health and wellbeing a shared responsibility, we aim to improve outcomes by increasing the proportion of children achieving a Good Level of Development from 64% overall (52% for disadvantaged children) to over 71% and 62.7% respectively by 2028, narrowing inequalities.
Through strong partnerships, early intervention, and a focus on empowering families, we will deliver a joined‑up, accessible offer that gives every child in Luton the best possible start in life, in line with our Luton 2040 ambition.
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This plan:
- is owned by Children, Families and Education
- was last reviewed in June 2026
- will next be reviewed in June 2027
- is current and up to date