Sure start
Sure Start Children’s Centres are locally based and bring together health and family support services with play, learning and childcare opportunities to give young children a good start in life and ensure they are ready to flourish when they reach school age.
The combination of services which Sure Start Children’s Centres provide for young children and families contribute to the Every Child Matters outcomes.
The aim of the Every Child Matters programme is to give all children the support they need to:
- Be healthy
- Stay Safe
- Enjoy and Achieve
- Make a Positive Contribution
- Achieve Economic Well-being
Children’s Centres are models of integrated service provision, where Local Authorities, Primary Care Trusts, Jobcentre Plus, Education and Childcare providers, Social Services and Community and Voluntary agencies work together to deliver seamless holistic services.
For more information about Sure Start please contact the Family Information Service, or visit the Family Service Directory
For contact details for existing centres please follow the links on the left-hand side.