Across the UK, professionals are already using data in innovative ways at a local level to improve the first, formative years of a child’s life. However, innovation thrives on connection, so it is vital to create opportunities for those working across the early years system to share ideas and learnings.

Our Unlocking the power of data in early years event series brings together people at different stages of their data journey, from those identifying new opportunities to those building integrated systems.

On Tuesday 9 June we focused on the ‘how’, moving past siloed systems and the lack of unique child identifiers to unlock the huge opportunity for more effective, tailored service delivery.

The event series provides a welcoming, open space for professionals of all backgrounds, whether you are an early years leader seeking to improve local services or a policymaker considering how to use data more effectively in integrated family support systems.

Attendees learnt from innovative solutions to common data challenges, such as tackling siloed systems and the lack of a unique child identifier. You’ll hear a range of different approaches used in other locations to target support and have the opportunity to network with counterparts from across the system to share honest reflections on what works.

We featured the great work happening across the sector. As part of the event, we hosted a lightning round of rapid presentations.