Tony Blair: 20 years ago the Labour Government created Sure Start centres for children & parents around the country. The IFS's report this week shows Sure Start worked but it also shows what funding cuts - including in the most disadvantaged areas - have done to its progress. Watch & share 👇 | Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Remember Tamagotchis, Top Trumps… and Sure Start? 👀 Sure Start centres changed the lives of so many families in the 2000s. Now, we’re building on that legacy for a new generation through Best Start Family Hubs. Developing up to 1,000 hubs by 2028, backed by over £500 million to support half a million more children and families across England. 💛 | Department for Education

Sure Start transformed lives by supporting families in the earliest years. Now we're building on that legacy. Best Start Family Hubs will revive Sure Start for a new generation, developing 1,000 hubs and reaching half a million more children. Hear from Fran, who worked in Sure Start centres, about what this means for families. | Department for Education

Sure Start Children's Centres

Read here for more details: The Sure Start Maternity Grant in the UK offers a £500 one-off payment for those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, expecting their first child or a multiple birth. It’s available for recipients of certain benefits like Income Support and Universal Credit. The grant, which doesn’t need repayment and doesn’t affect other benefits, can be claimed 11 weeks before or 6 months after birth. Scotland’s equivalent, the Best Start Grant, provides up to £900 for families