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Family Hubs

Asked by Tom HayesLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 17 September 2025UIN 72718

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which services are set to be delivered by the Government’s new Best Start Family Hubs.

Answered by Josh MacAlister

The Best Start Family Hubs programme will fund all local authorities in England to deliver services to support ages 0 to 5, with more funding for parent and home learning environment evidence-based interventions for ages 3 to 4, while retaining support for ages 0 to 19. Funding will improve outreach and introduce a new role to identify children with special educational needs and disabilities. Hubs will involve parents in decision-making, be open to all, and focus on disadvantaged communities. Professionals across local teams will collaborate, and a new digital hub will be created to support all parents. The initiative aims to strengthen early years support and accessibility nationwide.

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