Discover What Sure Start Children’s Centres Can Offer You And Your Family

Hampshire County Council in partnership with Action for Children are providing a Children's Centre to serve the Wards of Odiham, Long Sutton and parts of Upton Grey and the Candovers.

Action for Children who will manage service delivery on behalf of the County Council are currently developing services to meet the requirements of Sure Start and local families with children under five.

Children’s centres are for all families with children under five years and aim to support parents and carers in giving their children the best start in life. The range of services on offer is tailored to each community and can include:

· Information about family support services and activities
· Parenting advice and support for mums, dads and carers
· Drop-in sessions including groups for parents, carers and childminders
· Access to early education and childcare
· Access to child and family health services
· Links with Jobcentre Plus, further education and training opportunities
· Antenatal and postnatal support
· A home visiting service
· Services for children with special needs

All children's centres require a 'gateway' building where staff can be based and some services delivered from, a final location for this area is yet to be decided but, it is hoped that a final location will be decided upon shortly.