The implementation of the Vision for the 1001 Critical Days continues to make great progress. We have marked the one year anniversary of the launch of the report and the 75 upper tier local authority areas eligible for a share of the Spending Review settlement were recently announced.

I am thrilled that the Prime Minister has extended my tenure as Chairman of the Early Years Healthy Development Review for six months, and has reiterated his commitment to ensuring that every baby gets the best start for life.

I am looking forward to continuing my work as Chairman of the Review, and working with sponsoring Ministers, the Start for Life unit and the early years sector to implement the Vision’s Action Areas.