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Sutton Hill Children's Centre has been developed as part of the Surestart Jubilee Programme, part of Telford & Wrekin Council's support services to families with young children.
The building has been funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Telford & Wrekin Council, Surestart and Advantage West Midlands.
The new building became operational in October 2005 and is located on the footprint of the original site and provides:
• high quality childcare - 42 place nursery operated by Sutton Hill Day nursery
• Health Services including Midwifery
• Parenting and family support services including a child minders network
• training facilities for local parents
Central to the ethos of the Centre is its multi-agency links to local schools with shared staff, the voluntary and community sector, supporting organisations such as Homestart and learning providers including the Workers Education Association and Lifelong Learning.
The Children's Centre is an integral part of the regeneration of the centre of Sutton Hill and serves the needs of the local population of about 3000 people, of whom around 700 are under five years old
Additionally, the local Primary School, Community Centre, Medical Centre and Mental Health resource facility (MIND) are close by. These services offer local residents access to a wide range of services within a small radius.
Sutton Hill Children's Centre and the services based within are a clear demonstration of the commitment of Telford & Wrekin Council to provide services for families with young children through Children's Centres. Local children and their parents are being supported by dedicated staff working in accessible local bases which have improved the uptake of these services and the outcomes for families in the area.
For further information about the Sutton Hill Children's Centre please ring 01952 686580
(Sutton Hill Day Nursery) http://www.telfordnurseries.org
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Cuckoo Oak - Progress October 2006 to December 2006
Key areas of activity for the building relate to childcare and education through the nursery, family support, health and training:
• The nursery's business continues to grow steadily with a focus on full day care and continues to report an increase in quality childcare and education due to the high quality environment provided by the building. The nursery has recruited 2 new posts and continuing new sales and safeguarded sales figures
• The Centre's Outreach and Family Support Team continue to be accessed in much greater numbers by local families wishing to gain support. This development is clearly linked to the accessible nature and location of the building
• Health Services are operating from the building due to the high quality facilities and accessible location. To date, the buildings Health Room is housing weekly Speech and Language and Ante-natal Clinics
• Capacity building training for parents is continuing to be addressed through Parent Power (supporting young children's behaviour and learning). Courses for potential childminders have taken place alongside awareness raising sessions for employment in the wider field of childcare
Articles and case studies:
Insight Article June 2006
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