In draft guidance launched this week, Nice said it wants to see a greater focus on early intervention projects targeting vulnerable families.
The proposals suggest that all health and early years professionals prioritise building trust with vulnerable families. Other professionals such as housing officers and police should also focus on children’s emotional wellbeing, according to the guidance.
Professor Mike Kelly, director of public health at Nice, said: “This draft guidance responds to a real need to improve the level and quality of early education and childcare services, especially to make sure these services are readily available to those who need them most, vulnerable children and their parents.”
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