Children’s centres provide a range of services for families and others caring for children under five. Each centre is different and offers services suited to the needs of local families. These include:
- family support and outreach services
- information and advice on childcare and early learning
- health services
- links to Jobcentre Plus
- support for childminders.
The centres work with other local organisations, so if there is something they can't help you with they will usually be able to give you details of an agency that can.
Ofsted inspections
Children’s centres in Essex are currently being reviewed by Ofsted. Once complete, you will be able to ask to see the Ofsted reports when visiting a centre.
Further information