Supporting a joined-up approach to early help, family support and educational success.
Schools and Family Hubs are at the heart of their communities, each playing a unique but complementary role in supporting children, young people and families. Schools have daily contact with children and are often among the first to identify emerging needs, while Family Hubs provide access to a wide range of early help, family support, health and community services. By working together, they can create a more joined-up, whole-family approach that ensures families receive the right support at the right time.
When these partnerships are strong, children are better prepared for school, attendance and engagement can improve, families are more likely to access support early, and professionals can respond more effectively to challenges before they escalate. Successful collaboration helps build resilient families, reduces inequalities, strengthens safeguarding arrangements and creates the conditions for children and young people to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.
