Sure Start
A guide to the early years scheme
Sure Start is a Government programme which aims to achieve better outcomes for children, parents and comunities by:
- increasing the availability of childcare for all children
- improving health, education and emotional development for young children
- supporting parents as parents and in their aspirations towards employment
This will be achieved by:
- helping services develop in disadvantaged areas alongside financial help for parents to afford childcare
- rolling out the principles driving the Sure Start approach to all services for children and parents
What are Sure Start Children's Centres?
Sure Start Children's Centres are a focal point within each community for parents and carers of children up to the age of five. They pull together everything families need - from midwives, health visitors and early years provision (integrated daycare and early learning) to parenting support, skills training and help to find employment.
They provide outreach work to those in the community who are most isolated.
They also offer a base for childminder networks and links to other daycare
provision, out-of-school clubs and extended schools.
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