Children’s Centre Workers Induction Day 1 Children’s Centres: History, National Driver and Local Context

Where have children’s centres come from Sure Start Local Programmes 1999 – 2006 Each SSLP had a 10 year life span –Locally Managed and Locally Accountable –5 in Salford Langworthy area (1999) Winton (2000) Ordsall (2002) Broughton (2002) Little Hulton (2003)

The arrival of Children’s Centres 2006 Children Act (revised) 2006 Childcare Act (new) –Described legal ‘duties’ (services) for children’s centres to carry out 2006 – Local Authorities took over SSLP and began to develop children’s centres Government gave Local Authorities more control National ‘performance’ Indicators linked directly to the government spending (next slide) Children’s Centre accountable for their services through the Local Authority

National Indicator Set for Sure Start Children’s Centres – linked to the condition of Grant from the DCSF ECM OutcomeRecommended Key Indicators Enjoy and AchieveNI 72 – Percentage of children who achieve a total of at least 78 points across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFSP) with at least 6 points scored in each of the personal, social and emotional development (PSED) and communication, language and literacy (CLL) scales. (PSA 10) Enjoy and AchieveNI 92 - Percentage gap between the lowest achieving 20% in the EYFSP and the rest (PSA 11) Be HealthyNI 53 – Percentage of infants being breastfed at 6-8 weeks from birth (PSA 12) Be HealthyNI 55 – Percentage of children in reception year who are obese (PSA 12) Achieve Economic WellbeingNI Percentage of children aged 0-4 living in households dependent on workless benefits (PSA 9) Achieve Economic WellbeingNI 118 – Percentage of eligible families benefiting from the childcare element of Working Tax Credit; (DWP DSO) Stay safeNI 70 - Rate of emergency hospital admissions caused by unintentional and deliberate injuries to children and young people (PSA 13) Additional Indicator – not part of the National Indicator set, but part of the grant condition for children’s centres Access for the most excluded groupsPercentage of members of the following groups in the children’s centre reach area, with whom the children’s centre establishes contact Teenage mothers and pregnant teenagers; Lone parents; Children in workless households; Children in Black and Minority Ethnic groups; Disabled children; children of disabled parents; and fathers. Other priority groups in the CC area. Parental Satisfaction% of parents of children aged 0 to 5 in the children’s centre area satisfied with services

The arrival of Children’s Centres 2006 – Local Authorities took over SSLP and began to develop children’s centres Core offer of service: –Childcare and Early Education –Child and Family Health Services –Outreach, Parenting and Family Support –Parental Involvement –Employment/Child Poverty See handout for more details

Early Years Provision Integrated early learning and childcare for babies and children until they are five years old; Integrated learning and care suitable for working mothers & fathers/carers for a minimum of 5 days a week, 48 weeks a year,10 hours a day; Childcare places will be open to all, with a priority for disadvantaged families, but not just families in the immediate area (admission and fee policies will be determined locally); Support for childminders, including a network; Early identification of children with special needs and disabilities with inclusive services and support for their families; and Links to local schools (extended schools and Healthy Schools) and out-of-school activities (holiday play schemes, before/after-school play and learning). Outreach Visits to all families in the catchment area within two months of the child’s birth (through the Child Health Promotion Programme or agreed local arrangements); Activities to raise community awareness, particularly among disadvantaged groups; Co-ordinated programme of home visits; Systems for referring/signposting families to further services; Systems for monitoring services usage by particular families or groups; and where possible keyworker system. Family support Information for parents/carers about the range of family support services and activities available in the area; Support and advice on parenting including support at significant transition points for the family (e.g. pre birth, early days, settling into childcare); Access to specialist, targeted services for those families which need them eg support for parents/carers of disabled children; Activities which increase parents/carers' understanding of their child's development; Specific strategies and activities which increase the involvement of fathers. Child and family health services Antenatal advice and support for mothers & fathers/carers; Child Health Promotion Programme; Information and guidance on breast feeding, hygiene, nutrition and safety; Promoting positive mental health and emotional wellbeing, including identification, support and care for those suffering from maternal depression, antenatally and post-natally; Speech and language and other specialist support; Support for healthy lifestyles; Help in stopping smoking. Parental involvement Consultation and information sharing with mothers & fathers/carers, on what services are needed, and systems to get user feedback on services; Ongoing arrangements in place to ensure mothers & fathers/carers have a voice e.g. parents’ forums, including fathers. Links with Jobcentre Plus Centres will link with Jobcentre Plus to encourage and support parents/carers who wish to consider training and employment. Other services which may be provided effective links with further and higher education institutions, and local training providers; training for fathers and mothers/carers, including English as an Additional Language where relevant, Basic Skills, or parenting classes; benefits advice, including maternity benefits; childcare and other services for older children e.g. siblings of families receiving services; adult relationship support; contact centres; toy libraries; support for delivery of Bookstart baby bags, toddler bags and 'My Treasure Boxes'. Children’s Centre Core Offer – Extracted for the Children’s Centre Practice Guidance Document.

How did children's centre grow in Salford Three waves of development Phase One – Five SSLP plus three –Little Hulton –Winton –Larkhill (Langworthy) –Primrose Hill (Ordsall) –Higher Broughton –Belvedere –Barton Moss –Swinton Moorside –Fiddlers Lane

How did children’s centres grow in Salford Phase Two –St Paul’s (Walkden) – f.c.o. –Mossfield (North Swinton) – f.c.o. –Summerville (Duchy/Claremont) – f.c.o. –Lower Broughton **– f.c.o. –Cadishead– f.c.o. –Lower Kersal –Eccles *

How did children’s centres grow in Salford Phase Three ( ) –Worsley –Boothstown/Ellenbrook Sure Start Guidance can be found at: –

New Primary School and Children’s Centre in Lower Broughton Opening Sept 2011 Proposed Primary School and Children’s Centre in Eccles Proposed Opening Sept 2013 Two Phase 3 Children’s Centres in Worsley and Boothstown/ Ellenbrook. Sites not yet formally approved Little Hulton - 1 St Paul’s – 2 Mossfield – 3 Moorside - 4 Eccles* – 12 Winton* – 13 Barton Moss* – 14 Fiddlers Lane - 15 Cadishead – Primrose Hill 10 – Belvedere** 11 – Lark Hill 5 – Summerville 6 – Lower Kersal 7 – Higher Broughton 8 – Lower Broughton** */** Subject to review