Children's Centre Consultation
We know that our early years shape how we are as adults. Early Years services and the quality of the delivery of those services are key factors to achieve our goal for all children to have the best start in life.
A key part of the Early Years services we provide are Children's Centres. They offer facilities such as stay and play groups, health services, benefits advice, parenting support, getting ready for school advice and lots more. For families that may find it difficult to access a centre there are staff that provide similar opportunities by visiting homes and running groups in the community.
We want to be able to deliver quality services that are effective, offer value for money and are delivered in ways that respond to local needs.
To do this, we need to make three practical changes to the way we run Children's Centres.
You can find out more about the proposed changes and what they could mean for you in the below document:
Consultation on proposed changes to Children's Centres| (PDF, 831 kb)
You may also like to read the answers to our Frequently Asked Questions|.
How can I have my say?
We are keen to hear your views on our proposals. Your feedback is important to us and we promise to listen to all of the comments and ideas received. You can feedback in a number of ways:
Children’s Centres Consultation
Early Years and Childcare Service
Wedgwood Building
Tipping Street
Stafford
ST16 2DH
Please note we will not acknowledge receipt of individual feedback forms.
If you need help to fill in the feedback form you can go to your local Library or Children’s Centre.
The consultation will begin on 16th January 2012 and will last for eight weeks. The closing date for all comments is 5pm on 11th March 2012.
What happens next?
When the consultation is complete Staffordshire County Council will consider all responses made and this will feed into the final decision. A summary of the final proposals and the responses received will be reported to the county council’s cabinet in Summer 2012 who will make a final decision.
If you would like the consultation leaflet and/or feedback form in another language or format (e.g large text), please telephone: 0300 111 8000 or email: childrenscentreconsultation@staffordshire.gov.uk|
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