A children's centre brings together a wide range of services for families from the ante natal stage to birth to five years. The centre's create a one-stop shop within the community for parents/carers and their children. Any adult caring for a child under five can register and access services at any of the 12 children's centre across the city. This includes grandparents, fathers and foster carers. We also have ante natal sessions and supports too.
By bringing together a range of services for children and families, from early education to health and family support, the centres will make it easier for parents to access services for their children and themselves and help more families benefit in the critical early years of their children's lives.
Examples of Service provided by a Children's Centre include:
Child and family health services e.g. ant natal and post natal support.
Family support e.g. advice and support with parenting skills, learning course etc.
Links with jobcentre plus e.g. support in accessing training and employment.
Services for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
All children's centres are fully inclusive settings with support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all children.
Activities will vary at each centre according to local community needs.