What happened: Olivia Bailey, the government’s early years minister, condemned Reform UK’s ‘pro-family’ policies as excluding non-traditional families ahead of the launch of new Sure Start-style hubs across England.
Why it matters:
- The new family centres aim to be inclusive and support diverse family types.
- The rollout seeks to reverse the impact of previous cuts to early years services.
MNN Take: The government is emphasising inclusivity in early years support, aiming to rebuild community resources through these hubs following reductions in Sure Start provision.
Sources: Guardian UK