Free Brent Family Hub launches for local parents
Brent families will be able to visit two free Best Start Family Hub launch events this summer as the council rolls out a new early years strategy across the borough.
The events are aimed at families, parents, carers and young people who want to meet local professionals and understand what support is available through the new hub network. The first launch takes place at St Raphael’s Best Start in Life Family Hub on Wednesday 17 June, from 1pm to 3pm. The second is at Preston Park Best Start in Life Family Hub on Thursday 2 July, from 11.30am to 2.30pm.
Both launch events are free, and residents are invited to attend. Brent Council has not listed venue addresses, transport details, accessibility notes or booking requirements in the source information.
Two Brent launch dates for families to note
The Best Start Family Hub launch events introduce a network of local family support spaces that were formerly known as Brent Family Wellbeing Centres.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| St Raphael’s Best Start in Life Family Hub launch | Wednesday 17 June, 1pm-3pm |
| Preston Park Best Start in Life Family Hub launch | Thursday 2 July, 11.30am-2.30pm |
| Cost | Free |
| Who should attend | Families, parents, carers and young people |
| Organiser | Brent Council |
The hubs are being presented as community settings where families can access advice, guidance and services from pregnancy through to age 18. Support is also intended to run up to age 25 for young people with special educational needs.
For parents and carers, the practical draw of the launch events is direct contact with local professionals. Residents will be able to find out what help is available, how services are being brought together, and where families can turn when they need early support.
Support from pregnancy through childhood
Brent Council says the Family Hubs will bring together health, education and family support services so that families can get the right support more easily.
The services named by the council include health visiting, parenting support, early education, childcare advice, speech and language development, SEND support, and activities for children and young people.
That range matters because the new Early Years Strategy is designed around earlier intervention. The council says it wants support for families to be simpler, faster and easier to access, with a focus on the youngest children with additional needs and on tackling inequalities before they become barriers to a child’s future.
The strategy has also set targets to increase take-up of free childcare, improve school readiness and help more children thrive by the time they start school.
A hub network shaped by local views
The new hub network sits at the centre of Brent’s Early Years Strategy, which the council says was shaped by the views of more than 400 local parents, carers and professionals.
Cllr Jake Rubin, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, Employment and Climate Action, said every child deserves the best possible start in life and every family should be able to access support quickly and easily.
“Our new Best Start Family Hubs and Early Years Strategy mark a major step forward for Brent, bringing services together so families receive joined-up support from pregnancy through to school age,” he said.
He added that early investment, work with families and action on inequalities would help more children thrive and build stronger foundations for future success.
What residents can do before attending
Residents planning to attend should note the confirmed date, time and venue name for the launch they want to visit. The council’s source information confirms that residents are invited, and that the events are free.
No venue addresses, booking link, transport guidance, food or stall details, or accessibility arrangements were included in the provided event notice.
The confirmed launch details are: St Raphael’s Best Start in Life Family Hub launch on Wednesday 17 June, 1pm-3pm, and Preston Park Best Start in Life Family Hub launch on Thursday 2 July, 11.30am-2.30pm.
Source: Brent Council
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