Community directory

Sure Start Children's Centres

Children's centres are expected to provide the following core services to children under 5 and their families:

• Early education integrated with full day care, including early identification of and provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Parental outreach.
• Family support, including support for parents with special needs.
• Health services
• A base for childminders, and a service hub within the community for parents and providers of childcare services.
Effective links with Jobcentre Plus, local training providers and further and higher education institutions.
• Effective links with Children's Information Services, Neighbourhood Nurseries, Out of School Clubs and Extended Schools.
• Management and workforce training.