Early Years

Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs

The early years stronger practice hubs programme has supported early years practitioners across England since its launch in November 2022, sharing evidence-informed best practice and offering professional development to improve outcomes for young children. 

Initially there were 18 early years stronger practice hubs, with two in each government office region. In summer 2025, the government published its Giving every child the best start in life paper, confirming that the network will expand to 36 hubs from September 2026. 

Each hub provides a suite of bespoke CPD for childminders, private, voluntary, or independent (PVIs) providers and school-based provision. Join the relevant hub’s mailing list to obtain the latest resources and guides to events and networks.

Halton and Warrington Hub: Generate Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

Access their website here.

Wigan Hub: Bright Futures NW Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

Access their website here.