Nottinghamshire Best Start offer
The early years of a child’s life, from the start of pregnancy to age 5, is when their brain develops the most and they grow the quickest. Having the right start makes a big difference to a child's future.
The Nottinghamshire Best Start offer tells you about services and support available during this time. The offer is aimed at the whole family, whether you’re a mum, dad, grandparent, or carer.
Find out more about the Nottinghamshire Best Start offer in the short YouTube video below. Explore the different sections of the offer using the tiles or download the Nottinghamshire Best Start offer 2026 booklet [PDF]
As part of the Best Start Offer you can also download Your child's first two years: A guide to your baby's first 1001 day and Your child's journey to school: A guide to preparing your child for nursery or school.
Translated versions in Polish and Romanian of the offer and the guides are available to dowload on this page.
This short video introduces what you can find in the Nottinghamshire Best Start offer
Nottinghamshire Best Start offer: During pregnancy
Local services and support available in Nottinghamshire from the moment you get pregnant until the birth of your baby.
Nottinghamshire Best Start offer: From birth to 2 years
Local services and support in Nottinghamshire for families with children from birth to age 2 years.Nottinghamshire Best Start offer: From 2 to 5 years
Local services and support in Nottinghamshire for families with children from age 2 to 5 years.Nottinghamshire Best Start offer: More advice and support
Local services and support for families in Nottinghamshire to help children get the right start in life from pregnancy to age five.Your child's first 2 years booklet (Nottinghamshire)
A guide to your baby’s first 1001 days with links to local sources of support in Nottinghamshire
Your child's journey to school booklet (Nottinghamshire)
A guide to preparing your child for nursery and school in Nottinghamshire with links to local services and support
Printed booklets are also available for reference in Nottinghamshire libraries.
If you live in Nottingham City visit Nottingham City Best Start For Life Offer
Useful contacts from the Best Start offer
Information on how to register your pregnancy, advice and support can be found on these hospital websites:
Further advice and support
Contact these services:
Healthy Family Teams
Healthy Family Teams (NHS Nottinghamshire Health Care)
Healthy Family Teams advice line - Telephone: 0300 123 5436
Nottinghamshire Family Hub Networks
Find your nearest Family Hub Team
Telephone: 0300 500 8080