In July 2025, the government announced a £500 million program to roll out family hubs (rebranded in some areas as Best Start) across all English local authorities by April 2026 (and up to 1,000 by 2028). The Guardian+1
- These hubs are intended to coordinate health, education, early childhood, social care, and parenting support. The Guardian
- The hope is to provide earlier, more integrated support to families, not just at school age.
Implication: Academies and tuition providers can partner with local hubs for outreach, parent workshops, or referral networks. It also underscores that the “education journey” starts even before primary school.
