Family Hubs Transformation Programme
Croydon's Family Hubs Transformation Programme is showing improved early development outcomes for children, though questions remain about its long-term funding.
Croydon's Family Hubs Transformation Programme, which aims to support young families and improve early years development, showed promising early results in October 2026. A review by the Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee revealed provisional results indicating an increase in children achieving a Good Level of Development from 70.4% to 74.1%. Councillor Andy Stranack, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, highlighted gains for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and disadvantaged children.
Despite these positive outcomes, questions persist regarding the long-term funding and equitable access for the programme. This was noted during the October 2026 review by the Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee, which received an update on the programme's progress.
Key facts
- Provisional results in October 2026 indicated an increase in children achieving a Good Level of Development from 70.4% to 74.1%. Source
- The Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee reviewed the programme on 20 October 2026. Source
- Questions about long-term funding and equitable access for the programme were raised in October 2026. Source
- Councillor Andy Stranack is Croydon's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education. Source
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