Welcome to Walton Children's Centre!

We are a busy but friendly Children's Centre, with lots going on. This web site aims to give you a taste of the Centre, as well as providing regular updated information for both parents and children. We hope that you enjoy your visit to our web site, and that you find any information you are looking for. Please feel free to leave comments in our Guestbook or contact the Centre direct (details on Contact Details page) with any queries you may have. Thank you for visiting!

What is a Children's Centre?

A Children's Centre brings together a wide range of service for children from birth - five years and their families. The Centres create a one-stop shop within the community for parents and carers and providers of childcare and family support.

Parents with young children often have difficulty traveling to different places to access services. For example, a parent with a 3 year old child and a baby may have to drop the 3 year old at nursery and go to the health clinic for the baby's assessment before going to Jobcentre Plus for information on employment and benefits. At the same time, they may be anxious about childcare for the baby if they find a job!

By bringing together a range of service for children and families, from early education and childcare to health and family support, the Centres will make it easier for parents to access service for their children and themselves and help more families in the critical early years of their children's lives.

The Children Centre Strategic Management Framework sets out the principles and visions for the initiative in Liverpool.

Examples of service provided by a Children's Centre include:

• Childcare for children from birth - 5 years from 8am-6pm, 50 weeks of the year to support working parents and others.
• Early education led by a teacher for children aged 3 and 4 years.
• Child and family health services e.g. ante natal and post natal support.
• Family support e.g. advice and support with parenting skills, dads clubs, learning courses etc.
• Links with Jobcentre Plus e.g. support in accessing training and employment.
• Liverpool Children's Information Service e.g. details of play schemes for older children.
• Services for children with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities*

*All Children's Centres are fully inclusive settings with support for children with special educational needs and disabilities and are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all children.

How can I access services at a Children's Centre?

Parents and Children can access services at any Children's Centre - either the one nearest your home or in a part of the city that is more convenient for you because of work, education or other commitments. You simply register at your preferred Children's Centre.To register on-line, just click on the Children Centre Registration form .

How can I become involved?

All Children's Centres across the City are looking to encourage parents, families and other members of the local community to become involved in the development of services. For more information contact your local centre.

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