* The government will commission a review to "assess the commissioning and delivery of the Healthy Child Programme". An "e-learning programme" will also be developed to ensure frontline health professionals have the skills and knowledge to deliver the Healthy Child Programme
* The current review of outreach workers in Sure Start children's centres will be used to consider what further support can be given to fathers, particularly from the most vulnerable groups
* A new Antenatal Education and Preparation for Parenthood Programme will be developed. The government will pilot new methods of engaging parents in the Healthy Child Programme - particularly fathers - and produce guidance on children's two- to two-and-a-half-year review in the Healthy Child Programme
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