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Labour Unveils 1,000 Family Hubs to Aid Disadvantaged Kids

7/9/2025

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Labour Launches Family Hubs

Labour is set to launch 1,000 "Best Start" family hubs across England by 2026, a bold initiative designed to uplift disadvantaged children and families. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlights its crucial role in bridging the achievement gap, with £1.5 billion funding aimed at merging early education with family services for lasting positive impacts on children's futures.

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Morgan Boosts SEND Support

Labour's Early Years Minister, Stephen Morgan, unveiled a bold initiative to enhance support for children with special educational needs (SEND), stressing the importance of early identification and intervention. While the government promises an additional £1 billion for high needs, worries linger about possible cuts to vital education, health, and care plans, sparking intense discussions within the party.

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Labour Launches Family Hubs

Labour is set to launch 1,000 "Best Start" family hubs across England by 2026, a bold initiative designed to uplift disadvantaged children and families. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlights its crucial role in bridging the achievement gap, with £1.5 billion funding aimed at merging early education with family services for lasting positive impacts on children's futures.

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