URL: https://democracy.northtyneside.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=402

Decision Maker: Director of Children's Services

Outcome:

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose: Delegated decision required from the Director of Childrens Services and/or Chief Executive to commit to the development phase between October 25-March 26 of identifying at least one Best Start Family Hub in the authority which will offer parenting and home learning environment support in an area of deprivation in line with the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life policy published in July 25. This has to be made by 8th August 2025 although notice to do this was only received from the Department for Education on 18th July 2025. This is not a legally binding decision.

Content: Delegated decision required from the Director of Childrens Services and/or Chief Executive to commit to the development phase between October 25-March 26 of identifying at least one Best Start Family Hub in the authority which will offer parenting and home learning environment support in an area of deprivation in line with the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life policy published in July 25. This has to be made by 8th August 2025 although notice to do this was only received from the Department for Education on 18th July 2025. This is not a legally binding decision.

Date of Decision: August 4, 2025