US EditionFamily hubs to open in every council in England
ENGLAND, JUL 6 – The UK Government will invest over £500 million to create 1,000 Family Support Hubs by 2028, targeting disadvantaged areas to improve early childhood outcomes and ease parental pressures.
- 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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England’s family hubs plan aims to build on Sure Start’s success – but may struggle to overcome today’s child poverty levels
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockThe government has announced its strategy for “giving every child the best start in life”, laying out proposals covering early years care, education and support in England. The strategy builds on the current local family hub model of services, which offer a range of support aimed at babies and young children. Best Start family hubs will further bring together early years and family services in a similar way to the previo…
Labour launches £500m ‘Best Start’ child support programme
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