Approval to Establish and Recruit to Best Start in Life and Family Hub Posts Funded Through Department for Education Grant Funding
August 13, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet approved the establishment and recruitment of 15.6 fixed-term posts funded by the Department for Education Best Start Family Hub Development Grant. The decision was made on 13/08/2026. Authority was delegated to the Director of Early Years, Skills and Education to proceed with recruitment once job evaluation outcomes are confirmed.
Full council record
Decision
(1) To approve the establishment of the following fixed-term posts funded through the Best Start Family Hub Development Grant:
Post
FTE
Grade
Early Years Improvement Delivery Officer
- 0
Grade 12
Early Years Workers
- 6
Grade 8
Early Years Education and Childcare Officer
- 0
Grade 9
Early Years Parenting Practitioners
- 0
Grade 10
Best Start Inclusion Practitioners
- 0
Grade 8
Portage Workers
- 0
Grade 8
Family Hub Community Outreach Workers
- 0
Grade 8
Total: 15.6 FTE
(2) Approve recruitment to the above posts for the duration of the Best Start in Life grant funding programme.
(3) Note that the total cost of £1,991,075 will be fully funded from Department for Education Best Start Family Hub Development Grant.
(4) Delegate authority to the Director of Early Years, Skills and Education, in consultation with HR and Finance, to proceed with recruitment once job evaluation outcomes are confirmed.
(5) Note the significant delivery, performance, operational and grant risks associated with any delay in approving these posts.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 13 Aug 2026 |