Context
The Labour Government built more than 3,600 Sure Start centres which provided essential services to families across the country. However, this government closed over 1,000 of these centres.
Question
The Labour Government built more than 3,600 Sure Start centres, which provided a vital lifeline for many families throughout the country. This Government proceeded to close 1,000 Sure Start centres and then undertook a review of the early years sector that found that every parent and child should have access to early years support. Frankly, I could have told the Government that without undertaking a review. The review was published more than a year ago and I have not yet seen any plans for or details on having a family hub in every community in the country.
Answer from Nadhim Zahawi
Sure Start was a good policy that was badly implemented under the Labour Government. They focused on bricks and mortar rather than reaching and helping families with the family hubs. We will announce very shortly the half of England's local authorities that will have evidence-led, multi-agency family hubs that will reach exactly those families.
Not addressed: Publication timeline for details on family hubs in every community
How: Sure Start Was A Good Policy But Poorly Implemented
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