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Family hubs to open in every council in England

  • The Department for Education announced plans to establish Best Start family hubs in every local authority across England with a £500 million investment, described as a ‘lifeline’.
  • Building on the early 2024 pilot in 75 local authorities, the scheme aims to address school readiness gaps through the �500 million Best Start in Life strategy.
  • The Department for Education's £500 million plan aims to support 500,000 more children via up to 1,000 family hubs offering services like birth registration, debt advice, and midwifery by 2028.
  • Stakeholders praised the expansion, with the Local Government Association chair calling it a vital support and the NAHT union head welcoming the move.
  • By April 2026, all local authorities in England will have access to support hubs, with up to 1,000 hubs planned by 2028, linking to reforms in the child poverty strategy.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, July 5, 2025.
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