The "Best Start" Parent Hub refers to two UK government initiatives: the Best Start in Life website, a new online portal offering comprehensive parenting advice, and the Best Start Family Hubs, physical centers providing local support services to families from pregnancy through early years. The website, located at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk, replaced the old Childcare Choices site and offers trusted information from the NHS, while the hubs aim to be "one-stop shops" for parents in disadvantaged communities.
What it is:
A government-run website providing trusted information and support for parents and carers.
What it offers:
Advice on topics like pregnancy, newborn care, toddler development, and details on childcare and education support.
Who it's for:
All parents and carers, offering guidance from conception through the early years and beyond.
What they are:
A network of physical hubs across England designed to provide a central point for parents to access various support services.
What they offer:
Access to early years activities, parenting classes, health guidance, and support with debt, employment, and youth services.
Who they're for:
Primarily serving disadvantaged communities, these hubs are intended to reach and support families in need.