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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Families Update

23 May 2022 · Department for Education

Proposed by Will Quince Con Colchester

Children & FamiliesLocal Government

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At a glance

Key points

  • The minister is announcing the first wave of successful bids for the Family Hubs Transformation Fund
  • The minister expects to announce an additional five local authorities in the coming months
  • The fund aims to support at least 12 local authorities in England to open family hubs with applications received from 84 upper-tier local authorities

Issue summary

An update on the successful local authorities awarded funding from the £12m Family Hubs Transformation Fund.

Action requested

The minister is announcing the first wave of successful bids for the Family Hubs Transformation Fund and expects to announce an additional five local authorities in the coming months. The fund aims to support at least 12 local authorities in England to open family hubs, with applications received from 84 upper-tier local authorities.

Key facts

  • £12m Family Hubs Transformation Fund launched last November.
  • Supports at least 12 local authorities in England to open family hubs.
  • Application window closed in December 2021, receiving 84 bids from upper-tier local authorities.
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