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New fund to match council investment in family hubs 10/07/2026 The Government has launched a new initiative that will see council funding for Best Start Family Hubs matched by investment from other investors.
Government urged to fully fund recruitment of family hub SEND practitioners 04/12/2025 Government needs to ensure its call for councils to recruit dedicated special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) practitioners in family support hubs is fully funded, warns the Local Government Association (LGA).
Family Hubs to open in every council area 07/07/2025 The Government has announced a plan to open 1,000 Sure Start-inspired Family Hubs by 2028 to help deliver support to parents in every council area in England.

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