Children's Centres

What are Children’s Centres?

The Government intends that the provision of good quality integrated services should have a broad and lasting impact on children, their parents and the wider community. Children’s Centres will contribute towards the Government’s commitment to:

• The best start in life for every child
• Better opportunities for parents
• Affordable, good quality childcare
• Stronger and safer communities

The Children’s Centre programme is based on the concept that providing integrated education, care, family support and health services are key factors in determining good outcomes for children and their parents.

What services will be provided?

Children’s Centres will bring together locally available services and integrate management and staffing structures. Children and families must be able to access the following core services:

• Early Education integrated with childcare
• Family support and outreach to parents
• Child and family health services

In addition, it will act as a service hub within the community, for parents and providers of childcare services for children of all ages – offering a base for child minder networks and a link to other day care provision, out of school clubs and extended schools. Centres will also have links with Job Centre Plus and Children’s Information Services

The Core Offer

• Early education integrated with day care
• Early education integrated with day care
• Family support and parental outreach
• Child and family health services
• Links with schools and Children’s Information Services (CIS):
• Links with Jobcentre Plus

For more information, please contact Gail Cassidy, Children’s Centres Strategic Co-ordinator: gail.cassidy@oldham.gov.uk

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