Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Decision made
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
This report sets out proposals for the
development of extended health, care, guidance and support services
for families with babies and young children, and for locating these
at bases within ten named primary schools as
132/2006 That the Director of Children's
Services be authorised, in consultation with the Portfolio Holder
for Children's Services, to develop and implement plans for the
establishment of Sure Start Children's Centres at ten schools in
Medway.
133/2
The provision of locally accessible support
for young children and their families, in partnership with key
agencies and local community organisations, through local Sure
Start Children's Centres within extended primary schools, offers
opportunities for significantly enhancing the life chances of
Medway's youngest citizens, particularly those living in more
disadvantaged communities. The proposals are fully consistent with
Medway's Children and Young People's Plan, and will be delivered
within financial resources available in ring-fenced government
grant.
Publication date: 27/06/2006
Date of decision: 27/06/2006
Decided at meeting: 27/06/2006 - Cabinet
Effective from: 06/07/2006
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