2. Children’s centres are service hubs where children under five years old and their families can receive seamless integrated services and information.

3. By 2010, every community will be served by a Sure Start Children’s Centre, offering permanent universal provision across the country, ensuring that every child gets the best start in life.

4. These services vary according to centre but may include: integrated early education and childcare – all centres offering Early Years provision have a qualified teacher

6. These services vary according to centre but may include: support for parents – including advice on parenting, local childcare options and access to specialist services for families

7. child and family health services – ranging from health screening, health visitor services to breast- feeding support

8. helping parents into work – with links to the local Jobcentre Plus and training.