Scottish First Minister launches new Early Years Policy Statement
March 20, 2008
The Scottish Executive has announced its new Early Years policy aimed at identifying vulnerable mums-to-be and supporting them through pregnancy and their child’s early years in order to tackle cycles of inequality, deprivation and ill health.
The new approach will focus on helping young and vulnerable pregnant women plan for motherhood, identifying risks early, putting intensive support in place and promoting health messages. The policy aims to encourage more integrated childcare services, to make it easier for parents, and provide continuity of care for children as well as encouraging communities to foster positive opportunities for all children. Efforts will also be made to strengthen parenting capacity through the health, education and social services.
Entry Filed under: Early parenthood, Parliamentary update, Scotland. Tags: Alex Salmond, Early Years, maternity, NCT, Scotland.
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