Best Start Local Plan (2026–2029) – Implications for early years
Lewisham’s new Best Start Local Plan outlines priorities for babies, young children and families, including:
- strengthening early language and home learning
- expanding Family Hubs
- improving early help pathways Why this matters: This plan shapes local priorities and funding, influencing training, partnership work and expectations for early years settings.
Best Start Local Plan 2026 to 2029