Her audience will be listening intently for clues on how the coalition Government will meet the colossal challenge it has set for itself. An ambitious programme for families has been announced. But here's the catch - it has to be delivered at a time of extensive spending cuts.
Ms Teather has given reassurances on protecting the likes of Sure Start in this magazine. But in the coming months, state services will need to operate on less at the same time that a cold economic climate produces more need for those very services. And this is bound to take its toll on families. After all, the child trust fund and child tax credits have already been slashed.
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