Best start in life
The Best Start in Life website provides advice and support for your child’s development from pregnancy to childcare right through to starting school.
Our best start in life strategy
Every child in East Sussex deserves the best possible start in life. We want all children to grow up healthy, confident, and ready to learn—no matter their background or circumstances.
Free sessions and online support
Having a baby can be exciting, but it's also demanding. Start for Life is our service for parents, to help you with pregnancy, birth and until your child is 2.
Find out about our free sessions and support:
The Health for Under 5s website has easy guides for families. These guides include:
- How to take care of yourself when you're pregnant
- Babies and toddlers' health
- Getting your child 'ready' for school
- Learning about ADHD in young children
