What the council will do about Westminster's Children's Centres

Due to the government’s reduction of the

funding for Sure Start Children’s Centres nationally, Westminster has to save

17% from their children’s centre budget for 2011/12. As a result, changes will

naturally occur.

There are already financial restraints on

the council so this is a tough time for parents and families reliant on the

children’s centres. There are 12 Sure Start Children’s Centres that are run by

the Westminster City Council, offering families with children under five access

to information on early education, health services, support with parenting

skills, tips for parents on how to get back into employment and an outreach

service.

Last month the council consulted parents on

the issue and discussed the proposal for a new model for Westminster Children’s

Centres. If you haven’t read the consultation yet you can do so by clicking on

the link.

You can also read the response by clicking

on the link, which includes a summary of things that were asked, the feedback

from parents, and what the council plans to do a result of this. 

We’d like to hear your opinions so let us

know what you think of this.