Episodes 10
Avg. Duration 34m
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Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Earliest Years of Life is an uplifting and engaging series that looks at how formative babies’ earliest months and years are. Better Start Bradford's Zak and Kerry talk with early years specialists from around the UK, to find out how babies and children can be given the best possible start in life.

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S2E1 The Crucial Role of a Health Visitor

Feb 27, 2026 25m

In this episode, Zak and Kerry explore the vital role of Health Visitors in giving every child the best start in life. Joined by Dr Sharin Baldwin, Senior Health Visitor Lead at the Institute of…

S2E2 The Journey of a Better Start Baby

Feb 27, 2026 29m

In this episode, Zak and Kerry explore the journey of a Better Start Bradford baby and how the programme’s ecosystem of stacked interventions supports families in the earliest years. With insights…

S2E3 Co-production with the Community

Feb 27, 2026 30m

In this episode, Zak and Kerry explore the importance of working alongside communities, especially parents and carers, and the principles that underpin meaningful engagement. Joined by Gill Thornton,…

S2E4 Developing the Early Years Workforce

Feb 27, 2026 31m

In this episode, Zak and Kerry explore why developing a skilled, confident early years workforce is essential to giving every child the strongest start. Joined by Charlotte Woodhouse, Early Years…

S2E5 The Lasting Impact of Better Start Bradford

Feb 27, 2026 29m

In this episode, Zak and Kerry explore the impact ten years of The National Lottery Community Fund’s A Better Start programme, sharing key recommendations from the test-and-learn programme and the…

S1E5 Greener Cities, Healthier Communities

Jul 19, 2021 34m

The link between green space, air quality, rich biodiversity and mental wellbeing in children is well documented.  In this episode, Zak and Kerry are joined by Shahid Islam from Bradford's Act Early…

S1E1 Starting the 'Early Childhood Adversity' Conversation

Mar 17, 2021 41m

Adverse Childhood Experiences are one of the greatest unaddressed public health challenges facing our nation today. They have a considerable impact on a child’s future health, behaviours and…

S1E3 Is Dad Okay?

Mar 08, 2021 39m

Do we regularly look for the signs of adverse mental health in fathers?  The latest research suggests that one in ten new fathers develop depression and even higher numbers experience anxiety.  Zak…

S1E2 Birth During a Pandemic

Dec 28, 2020 38m

Zak and Kerry find out what it is like to give birth during a pandemic.  What challenges have families faced and what additional support has been recommended to overcome those challenges?  To answer…

S1E1 What Is Attachment And Why Does It Matter?

Nov 17, 2020 39m

In this episode, Zak and Kerry chat with Dr Suzanne Zeedyk, a specialist in human connection and attachment theory, to explore how the earliest years of life give us the tools we use to navigate the…

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Earliest Years of Life has published 10 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.

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