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Knowledge Hub: Stories of Impact

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Stories of Impact

The Stories of Impact provide a summary of our insights and findings across the ten years of the ABSS Programme.

These findings were assigned to a number of “themes” which span across the original workstreams of Diet & Nutrition, Social & Emotional Development, Communication & Language Development and Community Resilience.

 

We’ll be regularly updating this page as our work on this progresses, which will cover the following chapters:

  • Introduction
  • Infant Feeding
  • Child Development & School Readiness
  • Parental Resilience
  • Communication, Language & Accessibility
  • Building Community Resilience
  • Community Voices - learn more here
  • Impact of COVID-19
  • Impact of Cost-of-Living Crisis
  • Legacy
  • Conclusions & Recommendations

Join us on our Stories of Impact Roadshow

Come and join the ABSS Research, Evaluation & Impact team at the Stories of Impact Roadshow. We will be presenting displays of our findings over the 10 years of the ABSS programme to demonstrate the impact we have had on families and young children in Southend. Open to everyone!

Wednesday 5th February from 9.30am to 11.30am

The Forum, Elmer Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1NS
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Saturday 1st March from 11am to 4pm

The Royals, High St, Southend-on-Sea SS1 1DG

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Monday 3rd March 5pm to Wednesday 5th March 8pm

Civic Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea, SS2 6ER

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Friday 7th March from 9am to 1pm
Shoebury Community Centre, 204 Delaware Rd, Shoeburyness, SS3 9NS
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Saturday 15th March time TBD
Salvation army, 42 Clarence Street (corner of Clarence St & Clarence Rd), Southend-on-Sea, SS1
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Stories of Impact Vlogs

ABSS Stories of Impact Bump to Breast Breastfeeding vlog

Find out all about how the Bump to Breast breastfeeding service supported Megan and Nichola on their breastfeeding journeys, and the positive impact it had on them, and those around them.

ABSS Stories of Impact One to One Breastfeeding vlog

Find out how the One to One Breastfeeding service has positively impacted the lives of mum Juliet and her newborn son Henry on their feeding journey.

ABSS Stories of Impact Families Growing Together vlog

Find out all about the amazing support Families Growing Together has provided to parents like Dani and Justin, connecting them with nature and promoting physical health, mental wellbeing, and positive family bonding.

ABSS Stories of Impact Food On Our Doorstep (FOOD Clubs) vlog

Find out more about the amazing work that the Food On Our Doorstep (FOOD Clubs) provide to the local community. Bringing good-quality food at a low cost, to local families while also reducing food waste.

ABSS Stories of Impact Talking Transitions vlog

Nursery Manager Julie and parent Natasha open up about their Talking Transition journeys, and the benefits it has had for them, as well as the children who take part.

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Beyond ABSS: What Next?

Click here for the Beyond ABSS webpage to find out the latest updates on the future of ABSS.

 

A decade of A Better Start Southend: Ten years of supporting families and learning for the future.

Visit the Beyond ABSS webpage