I was pleased to be able to attend the official opening of Havering’s First Children’s Centre in Collier Row this week. The new centre brings together a range of services to local families with young children.
Although I did not partake in the fun and activities with “Bob the Builder” or “Fifi forget me knot”, I did manage to say hello (see picture), I also missed the flower pot men that were at the event, along with a magician, however, they all managed to keep the kids amused whilst parents and carers were able to look round. The official opening was carried out by Havering Mayor, Cllr Wendy Brice – Thompson, who also took in a tour of the centre, helped by “Fifi forget me knot”.
I was shown round the centre by David Woodhull (Sure Start Children’s Centre Manager) and three very nice ladies, Sarah Tether (Havering Early Years Manager), Alyson Day (Under 5’s team) and Carole Jaques (Havering Inspection & Advisory Service). I don’t normal
ly mention staff, but they twisted my arm, well two of them anyway. I think the new centre is a credit to all of the staff involved at Havering’s Children’s Services department and they deserve a mention.
The Centre is funded by Sure Start, through the Department of Education & Skills, and managed by Havering Council. The project cost over £500,000, through a grant from the DFES, and I must say as a Ward Councillor, I am very pleased that this facility has come to Collier Row. It is the first of a number of Centres that will be rolled out across the Borough over the next 12 months or so.
The new Children’s Centre at Collier Row comprises an extension to the existing Early Years Centre, providing space for a 34 place full day care provision, a hot desking area for the multi agency, multi disciplinary team (based on the Sure Start Local Programme model), two further rooms which will be used as training or health rooms, a buggy store and large reception area.
The aim of ‘Children’s Centres’ is that all services come together as one provision and that the Centre becomes a hub for the community. The Centre will offer a range of multi agency services for under 5’s and their families and provide early support and intervention particularly for the most disadvantage communities. The aim is to ensure that every child gets the best possible start in life.
If you would like any more information bout the centre, the best thing is to just drop in, it’s in Clockhouse Lane, just opposite the Community Centre in Collier Row.
Although I did not partake in the fun and activities with “Bob the Builder” or “Fifi forget me knot”, I did manage to say hello (see picture), I also missed the flower pot men that were at the event, along with a magician, however, they all managed to keep the kids amused whilst parents and carers were able to look round. The official opening was carried out by Havering Mayor, Cllr Wendy Brice – Thompson, who also took in a tour of the centre, helped by “Fifi forget me knot”.
I was shown round the centre by David Woodhull (Sure Start Children’s Centre Manager) and three very nice ladies, Sarah Tether (Havering Early Years Manager), Alyson Day (Under 5’s team) and Carole Jaques (Havering Inspection & Advisory Service). I don’t normal
ly mention staff, but they twisted my arm, well two of them anyway. I think the new centre is a credit to all of the staff involved at Havering’s Children’s Services department and they deserve a mention.The Centre is funded by Sure Start, through the Department of Education & Skills, and managed by Havering Council. The project cost over £500,000, through a grant from the DFES, and I must say as a Ward Councillor, I am very pleased that this facility has come to Collier Row. It is the first of a number of Centres that will be rolled out across the Borough over the next 12 months or so.
The new Children’s Centre at Collier Row comprises an extension to the existing Early Years Centre, providing space for a 34 place full day care provision, a hot desking area for the multi agency, multi disciplinary team (based on the Sure Start Local Programme model), two further rooms which will be used as training or health rooms, a buggy store and large reception area.
The aim of ‘Children’s Centres’ is that all services come together as one provision and that the Centre becomes a hub for the community. The Centre will offer a range of multi agency services for under 5’s and their families and provide early support and intervention particularly for the most disadvantage communities. The aim is to ensure that every child gets the best possible start in life.
If you would like any more information bout the centre, the best thing is to just drop in, it’s in Clockhouse Lane, just opposite the Community Centre in Collier Row.
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