The ‘Open Wide and Step Inside’ film has had a refresh and been redeveloped to improve its scalability and innovation. The programme is being delivered by PDSE and Well Connected. An important part of the programme is to support teachers to deliver key oral health messages throughout the year as part of Key Stage 1 curriculum using specially designed teacher resources from the animation, making sure children get the best advice about looking after their own teeth for life as part of their early years education.

It is central to Plymouth City Council’s Child Poverty Strategy and its dedicated oral health strand.