1. CHILDREN’S CENTRES May 2004

2. What is the purpose? The Government’s vision: High quality integrated, local services, in disadvantaged areas, from one point of access. Earlier interventions. Boost preventative approaches. Enable entry to work.

3. Who will they provide for? 20% most disadvantaged wards Children and their families from birth to year 1 of primary school.

4. What will they do? They must provide: Full day care (integrated with education) Family support activities Access to child and family health services Provide access to Job Centre Plus activities They can provide (separately funded) Benefits/Advice Links to HE/FE Other services for children Other community services

5. What is meant by integration? A ‘seamless service for children’ Public perception of a single service Multi-disciplinary workers with a shared identity Education and care organised jointly A hub for professionals serving the area

6. ‘One point of access’ By means of premises: Single building By buildings in close proximity By outreach provision providing services in designated areas By organisational means: New working practices New technology (eg internet booking/video linkage)

7. What health services are involved? Ante-natal advice and support for parents Information on breastfeeding, hygiene, nutrition and safety Identification, support and care of maternal depression Speech and language Smoking cessation Early identification of children with special needs and disabilities Other specialist support

8. How much funding is available? 2003-04Nil 2004-06Revenue 768,250 Capital 2,234,434 2006  No written details Statements of £1m per centre

9. Capital Proposals Existing Sites Expansion of day care facilities at All Saints Sure Start Expansion of day care facilities at Bede ‘Sure Start’ Outreach facilities at the Early Excellence Centre

10. Preferred Options 1.Horsley Hill (benefits from new school) 2.Boldon/Fellgate/Whitburn Dependent on available resource. Areas not covered in 2004-06 will be covered 2006 onwards.

11. How will revenue expenditure be made? Total resource in 2004-06 is 768,520 (384,260) Areas of expenditure Employment of teachers Centre co-ordinators Lead Agency Costs Project Development Pump-priming activity

12. Children’s Centres Management Close parallels with Children’s Trust and Green Paper Build on local multi-agency management arrangements

13. Current Situation Council/PCT approval given Strategic Plan enclosed by National Sure Start Proposals for individual sites being approved by Sure Start

14. Consultation about Community preferences on services Additional services to meet community needs.