{"id":73717,"date":"2026-03-26T12:12:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T12:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=73717"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:56:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T16:56:37","slug":"family-hubs-best-start-in-life-plan","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/family-hubs\/family-hubs-best-start-in-life-plan\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Hubs: Best Start in Life Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a3b68\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-10 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns parent-container is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);flex-basis:76.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family Hubs: Best Start in Life Plan<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">This plan sets out how we will work together in Devon to make sure every baby and young child has the strongest possible start in life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">It brings together partners across Devon to improve early child development, reduce inequalities and strengthen family and community support so that children feel safe, loved and ready to learn when they start school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-secondary-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/family-hubs\/family-hubs-best-start-in-life-plan\/about-families-and-children-in-devon\/\">About families and children in Devon&nbsp;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0;flex-basis:23.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full hubs-partner-logo\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/03\/best-start-logo-800x514-1.png\" alt=\"Colorful \u201cBest Start in Life\u201d logo with rounded gradient purple text and three stacked square icons in orange, pink, and blue on the left.\" class=\"wp-image-73733\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/03\/best-start-logo-800x514-1.png 800w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/03\/best-start-logo-800x514-1-300x193.png 300w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/03\/best-start-logo-800x514-1-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/170\/2026\/03\/best-start-logo-800x514-1-640x411.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix has_background_image text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a3c49\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devon&#8217;s vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Our vision is for every child to learn with confidence, enjoying their early years and feeling ready for each new step, whatever their individual strengths or needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We will offer caring, timely support to families, recognising that every family\u2019s journey is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">By working closely with our partners, we will make sure support feels simple to navigate and connected across communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-nostyle-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/family-hubs\/family-hubs-best-start-in-life-plan\/devons-best-start-family-hubs-our-vision\/\">Read more about our full vision and approach <\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix has_background_image text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a3c77\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a3ca5\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-aaf10342 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><section class=\"ticks-block clearfix \" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a3cdd\"><header class=\"two-col-width\"><h2>Our commitments to children, families and communities<\/h2><\/header><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"cell medium-12 intro-full\"><p>We are committed to helping children, families and communities thrive. We will do this by:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-6 large-6  medium-order-1 large-order-1 content-1 cell\"><ul class=\"one-col ticks-blue\" aria-label=\"Checklist\"><li><p class=\"title\">Giving every child the best possible start in life<\/p><p class=\"intro\"><p>We will support children\u2019s early development, helping them grow, learn and feel confident and ready for school and beyond.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"title\">Listening to families and learning from lived experience<\/p><p class=\"intro\"><p>We will value what families tell us and make sure their voices, experiences and ideas shape how services are designed and delivered.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"title\">Being there for families when it matters most<\/p><p class=\"intro\"><p>We will offer kind, inclusive and timely support, listening carefully and responding when families need help.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"title\">Ensuring access to high\u2011quality, inclusive childcare<\/p><p class=\"intro\"><p>We will help families access affordable, high\u2011quality and inclusive childcare, and support all children to take up their childcare entitlements in welcoming early years settings.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"medium-6 large-6  medium-order-2 large-order-2 list-2 cell content-list\"><ul class=\"one-col ticks-blue\" aria-label=\"Checklist\"><li><p class=\"title\">Working together to provide joined\u2011up support<\/p><p class=\"intro\"><p>We will bring services and partners together to offer coordinated, evidence\u2011based support. This will promote wellbeing for all families, while also providing extra help for those who need it most, delivered in local communities.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"title\">Supporting a skilled and caring workforce<\/p><p class=\"intro\"><p>We will invest in a confident, skilled and stable workforce who can build trusting relationships and walk alongside families.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/li><li><p class=\"title\">Building strong, connected communities<\/p><p class=\"intro\"><p>We will help create communities where families feel supported, included and able to thrive together.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a3d05\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<section class=\"featured-boxes clearfix  \" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a46f0\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"cell medium-8 medium-offset-2 text-center\"><h2>Best Start Family Hub locations in Devon<\/h2><p>There are five Best Start Family Hub locations across Devon where you can drop in for support, including three pilot sites offering support shaped around local families\u2019 needs.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"cell large-10 large-offset-1 medium-12\"><ul class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x align-center boxes\"><li class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4 item-0\"><h3><span class=\"box bg-blue\"><span>Bideford family hub (pilot site)<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/li><li class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4 item-1\"><h3><span class=\"box bg-pink\"><span>Exeter chestnut family hub (pilot site)<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/li><li class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4 item-2\"><h3><span class=\"box bg-light-blue\"><span>Newton Abbot family hub (pilot site)<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/li><li class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4 item-3\"><h3><span class=\"box bg-green\"><span>Ilfracombe family hub<\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/li><li class=\"cell small-12 medium-6 large-4 item-4\"><h3><span class=\"box bg-yellow\"><span>Totnes family hub <\/span><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-dcc-secondary-button\"><a onclick=\"dataLayer.push({&apos;buttonEvent&apos;: &apos;Information page&apos;});\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/child-family-support\/family-support\/family-hubs\/family-hubs-best-start-in-life-plan\/support-and-services-from-best-start-devon-family-hubs\/\">See what&#8217;s on offer at our family hubs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"section-bottom-arrow section-arrow\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"page-section clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a47c2\"><div class=\"page-inner\"><div class=\"grid-container\"><div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\"><div class=\"medium-12 large-12 cell\"><div class=\"page-innerblocks\">\n<div class=\"page-section-inner clearfix text-dark\" id=\"block_acf-block-69c56541a47e3\"><div class=\"page-inner-innerblocks\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" 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