Sure Start Children's Centres
"Children's Centres in Surrey are where services work together in partnership with children, families and communities to make a positive difference to all'
(from Surrey County Council website, Sure Start Children's Centre pages, 2008)
Within the Borough of Surrey Heath we now have 4 Children's Centres that have received designation. Each Children's Centre will, over time, evaluate current provision and look to deliver a range of services to cater for the needs of young children and their families including parents, carers and the wider community. For example, Children's Centres might provide:
- Support services for parents which could include parenting advice and information on local childcare
- Health services for children and families which may include health screening, breast-feeding support and health visitor services
- Helping parents into work through links with the local Jobcentre Plus and appropriate training
The 4 centres are designed around a graduated model, meaning that none of them will provide childcare on-site. Services will not only be delivered from the Children's Centre but also as outreach services using appropriate community buildings/venues. Signposting parents and carers to services in their locality will be key.
In striving to improve outcomes for all young children and families the centres will work in close partnership with schools within the Surrey Heath Confederation and with other professionals, particularly the Health Service.
Read about the Surrey Children’s Centre programme
Children's Centres in Surrey Heath are located as follows:
Bagshot Infant School Coordinator: Caroline Atkins School Lane,
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Email: Website: Phone: 01276 473093 |
Bristow Infant School Coordinator: Sharon Creak James Road, Camberley,
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Email: Website: Click here for link Phone: 01276 23791 |
Pine Ridge Nursery and Infant School Coordinator: Paula Stubbings Esher Road,
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Email: Website: Click here for link Phone: 01276 401605 |
St Lawrence C of E Primary School Coordinator: Liz Beck Bagshot Road,
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Email: Phone: 01276 855675 |
For further information on the services provided at your nearest Children’s Centre please contact the relevant centre or the Confederation Project Manager.
Click here to see the schools within each Children's Centre area