When will politicians discover that there is no such thing as a quick fix? The Government of the day invests in some revolutionary long-term solutions, and then panic sets in and they have to prove to the voters that they really have provided value for money in schools and their associated activities.
The setting up of children's centres is a case in point. The dynamic of mixing all of the players involved in the delivery of services for children and families is an intriguing one. It is very early days yet, and professional jealousies still need to examined and explored for the benefit of those families who are particularly challenging and hard to reach.
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