Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 15778

Family Hubs

Tabled: 3 July 2026

Answered: 4 August 2026

Question

Patrick Hurley

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with metro mayors and combined authorities on developing place-based approaches to childcare and family support that integrate childcare, health visiting, family hubs and employment

Answer

Paul Waugh

Best Start in Life and Best Start Family Hubs are about place-based working. That is why the department has asked local authorities to publish a plan for children's outcomes in their area and why Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies programme guidanc...

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