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‘Vast numbers’ of children’s centres closed across England since 2010
A child playing, February 8, 2012
NEARLY two in five council-run children’s centres in England have closed since 2010 amid government cuts in financial support for local authorities, according to a new report.
Unison said in the report released today that the closures had “devastated” communities and left vulnerable families without access to vital education and health support.
Children’s centres bring together services for children under five and their families, provide childcare and prepare children for school.
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