Purpose

Cabinet will be asked to approve the site selection
for Best Start in Life Family Hub by January 2026as determined by
the DfE Family Hubs Development Grant

Decision

Report Title: Site Selection for a Family
Hub
 
Presented by: Councillor Oscar Ford, Lead
Member for Children and Young People
 
Cabinet:
 
Agreed a recommendation to select St
Kilda’s Children’s Centre in Romford as the main Family
Hub for phase one of the programme with satellite hubs at
Ingrebourne Children’s Centre and
MyPlace Youth and Community Centre,
both in the Harold Hill area, in order to ensure sufficient reach
and delivery across the breadth of the offer.
 
Following a review of local data, service and
demand needs within the Borough, this recommendation is based on
St. Kilda’s central location, accessibility, existing
infrastructure, and high service usage. The site meets the criteria
set by the DfE and offers opportunities to expand our existing
services and partnerships.
 
Cabinet agreed to the proposal that,
alongside St Kilda’s as the main Family Hub, Ingrebourne Children’s Centre and
MyPlace Youth and Community Centre,
both in the Harold Hill area, are utilised as satellite family hubs
during this initial phase to ensure sufficient reach and delivery
across the breadth of the offer.
 
Cabinet agreed to the recommendation
that the sites for service delivery remain under frequent review to
ensure that maximum potential reach is being achieved and that all
appropriate community venues are being utilised.