An inspiring project to improve the
life chances of children in Lambeth

The project

Established in 2015, the Lambeth Early Action Partnership (LEAP) is a pioneering initiative focused on improving the life chances of children aged 0–3 in the borough of Lambeth.

Bringing together a powerful network—including parents, early years practitioners, nurseries, children’s centres, the National Children’s Bureau, Lambeth Council, NHS trusts, and local charities—LEAP represents a truly collaborative model for early years support.

Over the course of the programme, LEAP has engaged more than 15,000 families, including over 14,000 children and 15,200 adults. In the face of significant social and economic challenges, its work has had a proven positive impact on outcomes for thousands of young children—laying the foundations for healthier, happier lives.

Strategy and planning

Following a competitive pitch, LEAP appointed Hotfoot to design and develop a vibrant, user-friendly website that meets the needs of its diverse audiences—from parents and carers to partners, practitioners, and funders.

For us, that meant combining great design and intuitive user experience across all devices with a deep understanding of the local context in Lambeth and the specific challenges families face.

It also required the technical expertise and project management capability to deliver a robust solution that works seamlessly for the LEAP team—resulting in a website that is not only easy to navigate, but also simple for staff to update and manage as part of their day-to-day workflows.

The deliverables

Strategy
We began with a strategic discovery process to align the website’s goals with LEAP’s mission—ensuring the platform would effectively serve its multiple audiences and support long-term impact.

Website Design
We crafted a warm, accessible, and user-friendly design that reflects LEAP’s values, while ensuring clarity and ease of use for all users, across all devices.

Website Development
Built with performance, accessibility, and flexibility in mind, the site delivers a seamless experience for visitors and is easy for LEAP’s team to manage and update internally.

Website Hosting
We provided reliable, secure, and scalable hosting to ensure fast load times and consistent performance.