Best Start Family Hubs: Supporting UK Children

The UK Government announces the rollout of ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ to support 500,000 children by 2028.

This initiative aims to provide comprehensive support services, enhancing early childhood development and family well-being.

Expanding Family Support Across the UK

The UK government has committed to establishing up to 1,000 ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ by the end of 2028. This ambitious plan is backed by an investment of over £500 million, aiming to provide a unified platform for parenting support, health services, and financial advice.

Each hub will serve as a one-stop shop, ensuring that families, especially those in underserved areas, have easier access to essential services.

This initiative is expected to reach an additional 500,000 children, significantly expanding the scope of early childhood support.

Core Services Offered by the Hubs

• Health visiting and mental health services
• Support for early language development and parenting
• Debt advice and domestic abuse support

Overview of Best Start Family Hubs

Services Offered by Best Start Family Hubs

Voices from the Government

“It’s the driving mission of this government to break the link between a child’s background and what they go on to achieve – our new Best Start Family Hubs will put the first building blocks of better life chances in place for more children.”

— Bridget Phillipson, Education Secretary

“By bringing together early support services and investing £500 million in children’s development, we’re taking preventative action that will improve lives and reduce pressure on the NHS – a key part of our 10 Year Health Plan.”

— Wes Streeting, Health and Social Care Secretary

To Sum Up

The ‘Best Start Family Hubs’ are set to transform early childhood support in the UK, building on the legacy of the Sure Start program. By integrating various services under one roof, these hubs aim to provide holistic support to families, ensuring children have the best start in life.

With statutory targets for school readiness and a focus on underserved communities, the initiative also addresses long-standing inequalities in access to early childhood services.

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Sources: UK Government, Department for Education and The Rt Hon Bridget Phillipson MP.

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