Welcome to Buckinghamshire children's centres
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Children's Centres are the next stage in the ongoing development of Sure Start programmes and are being established in many areas across Buckinghamshire.
Children's Centre can offer the following services for children under five and their families, however not all centres will be delivering all of these services:
Education and Childcare
Links with Early education and day care for children from 6 months to 5 years
- Information on Childcare entitlement
- Lots of family fun and learning opportunities such as stay and play sessions, music and song, story times, baby clubs and special events
- Childminder services attached to the centre
Family Support and Outreach work
Support, advice and information for parents aimed at giving children the best possible start in life. This can be provided in your own home or at the centres and is given by qualified family support staff:
- Information on and access to local services for children under five and their families
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Child and Family Health Services
Healthcare workers to support access to a range of healthcare services such as:
- Speech & Language Therapy
- Smoking Cessation
- Community Midwifery
- Health Visiting
Workshops and advice on:
- Antenatal & Postnatal classes
- Breastfeeding
- Healthy Eating
- Health & Safety
Links to Jobcentres and Training Providers
Co-ordinated services including:
- Advice on entering the workforce
- Personal chats with New Deal advisors
- Group sessions with advisors
- Basic skills training
- Accredited training
Training may be supported by Crèche facilities or funded approved childcare.
For general enquiries email childrenscentre@buckscc.gov.uk
For the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service use contact details below,
For more information call 0845 6884944 or email familyinfo@buckscc.gov.uk
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