Top Ten Bexley for Children's Centres
The London Borough of Bexley has been named as one of the top ten local authorities
to reach the Sure Start Children's Centres target.
Together for Children, a partnership of leading children's services working
with the Department for Children, Schools and Families to support the development
of Children's Centres across England, released the names of the top ten authorities
earlier this month.
"Our Children's Centres programme has been a real success," says
Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Children's Services, Cllr
Teresa O'Neill.
"We have been able to deliver five excellent children's centres that
focus on the needs of local families with the help of our partners in schools,
healthcare and the voluntary sector. These centres provide an opportunity for
Bexley children to get the best possible start in life as they deserve.
"We are looking to open seven more centres in the borough this year and
we hope they will be equally successful but I am pleased that the progress
and hard work of everyone involved has been recognised."
Bexley's Children's Centres bring together services for children from birth
to five years. Each centre provides a range of information and advice on childcare
and health, training and family support, as well as running fun activities,
creating a one-stop shop for parents and carers. Some of the centres have nurseries
offering full day care facilities.
For further information about Children's Centres in Bexley contact Children's
Information Service on 020 8856 5398 email cis@bexley.gov.uk or visit www.bexley.gov.uk
