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Families First Partnership Programme
20 March 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Education
At a Glance
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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