Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs Expanding

7 Aug 25

It has been announced that Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs will be doubling from 18 to 36 and will be funded for the next three years. This will enable even more early years settings and childminders to access free, evidence-based resources and training to help improve their practice. For more information on the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs in your area visit: EYFS Resources - Generate Teaching Hub

Publication of Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs Evaluation Report

The full evaluation report for the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme has now been published.

The report brings together key findings and reflections from the duration of the programme and highlights the impact of your collective efforts.

The evaluation found:

Effective working relationships were a key strength and driver of programme success.
NCB, EEF and Hubs were proud to have been part of the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme
Settings rated the offer highly, and most of those surveyed (74%) reported changing their practice following their participation in Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs programme activities.
Most settings agreed changes made to practice would benefit children for all intended outcomes, with this being highest for children’s language and communication skills and PSED
The programme had good reach into deprived areas, with a greater impact seen and more measures (of confidence, knowledge and skills) showing a positive change after the programme in the most deprived areas

You can access the report here: Early years stronger practice hubs programme evaluation - GOV.UK