Children's Centres
Children's Centres are a way of supporting families with
children under 5. They offer intergraded childcare and education,
health and family support, help with finding jobs and training,
drop in sessions and groups. We're bringing services closer to you,
and putting them all in one place so that it's easier for you and
your family to get the services, advice, help and information you
need all in one go
Children's Centres are available for children and their
families from the antenatal period, through until children start in
reception or Year 1 at primary school. Each centre offers the
following services to families with babies and
children under 5:
- Good quality early learning integrated with full day care provision (a minimum of ten hours a day, five days a week, 48 weeks a year)
- Good quality teacher input to lead the development of learning within the centre
- Parental outreach
- Family support services
- A base for a childminder network
- Child and family health services, including antenatal services
- Support for children and parents with special needs
- Effective links with Jobcentre Plus, local training providers and further and higher education institutions
Where can I find a Children's Centre in Peterborough?
Background to Children's Centres
We need your help to ensure we meet the needs of the
community. Give us your views or find out more information, please
contact:
Families & Community Services
Children's Services
Peterborough City Council
4th Floor, Bayard Place
Broadway
Peterborough
PE1 1FD
Telephone: 01733 863903 or 01733 863897