Children’s Centres provide multi-agency services that are flexible and meet the needs of young children and their families. They are expected to provide the following 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;
• 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.

Lin Sutherland, our School Nurse holds Drop-in sessions on the second wednesday of each month, 13.45 - 14.45. no appointment necessary.