Plans to shut majority of children and family centres 'part of strategy to modernise and re-target services'
Jacquie Russell, cabinet member for children and young people, told the meeting that the Early Help service – which supports around 4,000 children a year on Early Help plans – had continued throughout the pandemic when the centres were closed. She added: “Requests for service uptake were at a record high and that is pretty strong evidence that the service does not need to remain in a building.” The centres provide support to families with children aged five and under and deal with issues such as child development, school readiness, parenting skills, and health. But sometimes a buildi...
Source: shorehamherald.co.uk