Children's centres are a big idea whose time has arrived. They will bring together a range of services for children and families, from early education and childcare to health and family support. By making it easier for parents to access services, they will help more families benefit in the critical early years of their children's lives.
The Government has pledged to set up a children's centre in the 20 per cent most disadvantaged areas of England, so that 650,000 children will gain from what they offer by 2006. Beyond these areas, many other agencies are planning to set up centres.
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