Speaking at the 10th National Sure Start conference, in Manchester, Hodgson questioned the government's “commitment in investing in early intervention”, citing cuts to the early intervention grant and the removal of ringfences. She also challenged the government’s record on Sure Start.
“One of the things I find most galling about [children’s minister] Sarah Teather, my opposite number, is that she regularly talks about the priority that this government gives to early intervention, including repeated protestations that the government has protected Sure Start,” Hodgson told delegates.
“Everyone here knows that this is utter rubbish. Nearly £1.5bn has been taken out of the early intervention grant over three years – with some of the most deprived areas getting the biggest cuts.
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