Welcome to our Children's Centres

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Here you can discover more about the activities, services and information we offer at Clyst Vale, Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth Children's Centres; including links to lots of useful websites. We are here to help local families with children under five by providing information, advice and services.
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What are Children's Centres

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Sure Start Children’s Centres are at the heart of the Government’s commitment to deliver better outcomes for children and families. Every area in Devon with have access to a Children’s Centre by 2010.

Children’s Centres are primarily aimed at parents and carers with children under five years old but will work closely with other initiatives such as Extended Schools so that families are able to access childcare and other services as children move into school.


What does a Children’s Centre offer?

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Children’s Centres will provide a range of services depending on the local need and parental choice. Services will not be the same everywhere as needs and communities vary greatly. They aim to offer information, advice and support to parents and carers, as well as integrated childcare and early learning, health services, family support, parental outreach and employment advice
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