Mission statement and ambitions
Every child deserves the strongest possible foundation for a healthy, happy and successful life.
The early years from conception to reception are critical in shaping future health, well-being, and development.
- Support from the start - families can easily find and access help during pregnancy and beyond, without having to tell their story multiple times.
- Enough places for all - there will be enough childcare and early education places across Lincolnshire.
- Early access to funded entitlements - children who qualify for funded childcare will be able to start as soon as possible.
- Help for children with additional needs - early intervention and high quality support to enable all children to reach developmental goals.
- High-Quality Early Education - every child will have access to safe, inclusive, and high-quality early years settings.
- Smooth Transitions - children will move confidently from home to nursery, and then into school.
By 2028, we want more children in Lincolnshire to be ready for school.
A Good Level of Development means your child is confident in communication, language, physical skills, social and emotional development, literacy, and maths - giving them the best start for school and beyond.
Targets to be achieved
- 76.7% of all children reaching a Good Level of Development by age 5.
- 61.2% of children eligible for Free School Meals reaching a Good Level of Development.