Phase 3 Children's Centres

The DCFS have released guidance on the expansion of Children's Centres. The aim is that by 2010 there will be 3,500 Children's Centres. This builds on phase 1&2 which provided Children's Centres to the 30% most deprived neighbourhoods.

As the expansion is now focusing on less deprived areas the guidance calls for less intensive provision, however a universal and integrated service must still be offered which suits local needs.