October 2022 - Coventry selected to apply to receive funding for the Family Hub and Start for Life Programme and Cabinet approval granted.
December 2022 - Coventry submits its partnership delivery plan for 2023-2025.
2023
February 2023 - Funding received and Coventry named a “trailblazer.”
April 2023 - Governance arrangements established with the Family Hub and Start for Life Programme Board.
July - 2023 Start for Life Partnership event and publication of the new brochure for new families Ministerial Visit to Coventry by Dame Andrea Leadsom.
August 2023 - Coventry Infant Feeding team achieve Unicef Achieving Sustainability Gold award.
September 2023 - Family Hub and Start for Life – Early Years Briefing.
October 2023 – Family Hub Staffing model established.
November 2023 – Baby week
2024
February 2024 - First “Come and See” event at The Moat Family Hub with over 450 people attending. Family Hub Partnership Network launched.
March 2024 - Family Hub National Evaluation visit – 2-day DfE commissioned research visit by Ecorys.
April 2024 - Building the Family Hub Model - Recruitment completed to enhance workforce
May 2024 - Family Hub Celebration Event - 90+ partners shared progress and next steps. Coventry Families Portal goes Live - 24/7 digital offer for service information and support including the SEND local offer.
June 2024 - Family Hub Registrations Go Digital - QR-based sign-ups integrated with “GO CV”. Free baby scan pictures become available at UHCW via Go CV+ scheme for parents-to-be.
July 2024 - Fatherhood Solutions - Dads’ Support Goes Live - Expanded emotional wellbeing support for new fathers. Family Hub Holiday Activities - 4,516 people joined summer family activities. Family Hubs at Godiva Festival - 400+ registrations and engagement with key services. Early Help Conference
August 2024 - Family Hub “Come and See” Events - 328 people attended showcase sessions in three more hubs.
September 2024 - DfE Digital Team Visit - showcasing Coventry’s Family Hub and digital model. Family Hub Offer Goes to Parliament - Highlighting Coventry’s national impact.
October 2024 - Family Hub “Come and See” events across four Family hub buildings with 564 people attending.
November 2024 - Baby Week 2024 - 550 families attended activities across multiple venues. Family Hub Experience Survey - 600+ responses shaping future service improvements.
December 2024 - Parent Voice Network Celebration – Recognising parents shaping Family Hub services. Christmas Activity Programme - record attendance of 600+ families. DHSC Visit - Showcasing parenting and perinatal mental health support.
2025
January 2025- DfE Director General Visit - Justin Russell observed Coventry’s Family Hub work.
February 2025 - Developed “pop up” Family Hub activities in MacDonalds restaurants. Family Hub and CIRV Youth Takeover - 267 young people, 400+ families joined half-term events.
March 2025 - Showcase to celebrate the partnership work and the achievements to date, looking forward to the year ahead.
