House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Families First Partnership Programme
20 March 2025 · Department for Education
Proposed by Janet Daby Lab Lewisham East
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At a glance
Key points
- The Families First Partnership Programme guide is set to launch in April 2025.
- The programme aims to enhance early intervention in the children's social care system.
- Over 500 million in funding is allocated for financial year 25/26 to support preventative services.
Issue summary
The statement discusses the launch of the Families First Partnership Programme guide to begin in April 2025.
Action requested
The programme aims to rebalance the children's social care system towards earlier intervention, expecting statutory safeguarding partners and relevant agencies to implement reforms. It is backed by over £500 million in funding for financial year 25/26, nearly doubling investment in preventative services.
Key facts
- The Families First Partnership Programme guide will begin delivery from April 2025.
- Statutory safeguarding partners include children's social care, police and health, as well as relevant agencies like education and childcare settings.
- Funding for the programme is over £500 million in financial year 25/26 via the Local Government Finance Settlement.
- The Pathfinder has been testing reforms in 10 local areas.
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