It's disappointing because I worked closely with Wes on rolling out Best Start Family Hubs, and I think what we're delivering right now with Best Start Family Hubs absolutely draws on the best evidence and the best experiences that we had of Sure Start, but recognises how the world has changed and that parenting now in 2026 is different to parenting in 2010.
Commenting on Wes Streeting's plans for Sure Start centres.
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These planning changes will cut unnecessary delays for schools affected by RAAC, helping vital works progress more quickly while minimising disruption for pupils and staff.
This is one of the defining challenges of this government. Fixing it is crucial to the prosperity of our country: we cannot afford to let a generation of young people drift away from opportunity and more fulfilled lives.
The report is also clear, and the evidence is also clear, that children arrive at school not ready to learn, having not achieved the levels that they should.
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