Welcome to Sure Start

What is Sure Start ?

Sure Start is going to help you make sure that
your children are ready to do really well when they start school.

We are going to make sure that:

  • any services already available to you really support your needs.
  • you know what services are available to you.
  • any new services that you need and want are provided for you.

What is different about Sure Start?

It is not one service, it is lots of services working together. It is not in one place, it will be everywhere.

In about 18 months time you will have a new Sure Start building in the centre of your
area that will help to provide these services, but we are starting to work with you now.

Help us to make Sure Start a success in your area.

Some of the things that we will be doing over the next 12 months are:

  • Family support
    We will have family link workers who will visit you to make sure that you are getting all the support that you need.
  • Advice on nurturing and bonding with your children
    We will provide activities, courses and support for you to make a real difference to the development of your children.
  • Health services
    We will make sure that you have access to advice about family health and child development.
  • Information Service
    We will share information and tell you 'What's On' to get you involved in activities that will help you to support your family.
  • Early learning
    We will help you to improve your children's language and number skills.
    We will help you to support children with learning and behavioural difficulties.
  • Family learning
    We will provide support, encouragement and courses for you and your family. This will include activities for grandparents and carers of your children.
  • Getting involved in your community
    We will encourage you to become involved with your community.
  • Play opportunities
    We will provide activities to make sure that your children have good quality play, learning and childcare experiences.