Guidance

Family Hubs and Start for Life programme: local authority guide

Guidance and sign up form for local authorities pre-selected to take part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.

Applies to England

Documents

Family hub model framework (annex E)

Details

Information for the 75 local authorities pre-selected to take part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme.

The guidance is made up of:

  • Family Hubs and Start for Life programme guide which includes:
    • the vision for transformation of Family Hubs and Start for Life services
    • what taking part in the programme means for local authority areas
    • supplementary guidance and information
  • Family hub model framework which explains how local authority areas will be expected to approach the delivery of family hubs
  • Family hub service expectations which explains the expectations for services that are not covered by this funding
  • Family hub trailblazer guide which describes:
    • the government’s vision for trailblazers
    • what they will be expected to achieve
    • how we will support and select them
  • Family Hubs and Start for Life programme sign up form - to be completed by eligible local authorities, it also includes additional questions for local authorities applying to become the programme’s trailblazers

All pre-selected local authorities must complete the sign up form to receive their funding.

Selection and funding methodologies for the 75 local authorities pre-selected to take part in the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme are also available.

Published 8 August 2022