Milburn Review: Interim Report
Debate between Andrew Western and Tom Collins(1 week, 4 days ago)
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Andrew Western
I absolutely agree. That is significant Government investment that presents a significant opportunity to do just as my hon. Friend suggests.
Tom Collins (Worcester) (Lab)
The report identifies the importance of the home learning environment, a dry term that recognises that children do not grow up in isolation but are in rich relationships, and that parental skills, parental relationships and secure attachment all matter. As chair of the all-party parliamentary group on family hubs, I am pleased that the Minister has mentioned the Government’s investment in family hubs. With the new guidance, they are set to be a rich network of partnerships to support families. Does he agree that that should be cause for us to double down on our plans to roll them out quickly and successfully?
Andrew Western
I agree, but my hon. Friend will appreciate that the Department for Education lead on family hubs.