The Best Start in Life

Every child in Wales deserves the best start in life. To be healthy, happy and have the care and attention they need to develop and grow.

This March, we’re bringing people together for an important learning event to explore the role of high-quality play in supporting babies, young children and their families have the best start in life.

Venue: Public Health Wales, 2 Capital Quarter, Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF10 4BZ

Date: 9 March 2026

Time: 09:30 for a 10:00 start, close at 16:00

A light lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Registration closes on 16 February 2026

The event is hosted by Public Health Wales’ First 1000 Days Programme.

The event is relevant to all those working in or influencing early years services in Wales, including policymakers, practitioners and partners across health, childcare and playwork, education and the third sector. It will feature insights and learning from leading organisations across the UK, alongside examples of good practice from Wales. Participants will have opportunity to engage in discussion and networking, and to consider how the learning shared can support system-wide action on the recently published resource Best Start in Life: An Early Years Framework for Action, at local, regional and national levels.

The event will feature:

• UK-wide expertise on early years services and innovation
• Examples of good practice from Wales
• Roundtable discussions designed to support shared learning and peer exchange
• Opportunities to engage in meaningful dialogue

Travelling to Capital Quarter 2

Full address

Public Health Wales

No 2 Capital Quarter

Tyndall Street

Cardiff CF10 4BZ

Reception: 02920 227744

Directions

CQ2 is a short, 10-minute walk from both Cardiff Central and Cardiff Queen Street train stations. There are numerous bike racks around the building and bus services 122,124,132, 27 and 305 stop opposite the building.

Car Parking

There is no car parking on site, there are a limited number of spaces for blue badge holders. The nearest NCP car parks are:

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During the event, four roundtable discussions will be held simultaneously. To help us organise these effectively, we kindly ask that you register for one discussion only. Participation will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Should your preferred session be fully booked, please select an alternative.

If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you.

Public Health Wales’ First 1000 Days Programme Team

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