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SURE START CHILDREN'S CENTRE CHECKLIST.
Moving towards delivery of 'fully operational services' -
October 2008
Local Authority Area Type (30% or 70%)
CC Name Centre achieved FCO
status on (date)
CC Address Name/address of person(s) to whom
additional copies of FCO letter should be
sent (letter will automatically be sent to the
Children's Centre Leader)
CC Telephone number
CC Leader name
CC Leader email address
LA Contact name
TfC LPA/RPL
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Applicable to all centres
Applicable to 30% centres only
Addition to Tracker planned
Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare
1.1 Information and advice to carers on a CC Practice Section 5 Links with CIS. Information on a Service Offering
range of subjects, including local wide range of services/topics Pages
childcare, early years provision available in a variety of formats
(integrated full daycare and early
learning) and education services for three
and four-year olds
Comments/Action Points
1.2 Centre registered to deliver CC Practice Section 3 LA Sufficiency assessment, Part A Service Offering
integrated early learning and childcare for business plan, strategy to assure Pages
0-5 years available for a minimum of 5 sustainability of early years
days a week, 10 hours a day, 48 weeks a provision. Private and voluntary
year to meet the needs of working nursery providers are well
parents integrated into multi-agency
team, included in team meetings
etc.
Comments/Action Points
1.3 Childcare places open to all, with a Phase 2 Section3 Inclusive access. Appropriate Service Offering
priority for disadvantaged families support to ensure access by Stage 3
those with special needs and/or
disabilities
Comments/Action Points
1.4 Qualified teacher input from named Phase 2 Section 3 Show allocation of work across Role of a QTS Service Offering
teacher for a minimum of 0.5 fte with the Phase 3 Section 3 all settings and evidence of QTS Pages
expectation of increase to 1 fte within 12- input in planning and delivering
18 months of designation. service. Where childcare is
delivered by childminders,
evidence of QTS input. Plan to
build up to 1 fte input within 12-
18 months of designation
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Applicable to all centres
Applicable to 30% centres only
Addition to Tracker planned
Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare
Comments/Action Points
1.5 Inspection of Ofsted certificate and CC Perf Mgt Section 6 Setting has plans in place to Part B Service Offering
assessments of registered early years action points from inspection and Pages
provision for continuous improvement with
input from QTS
Comments/Action Points
1.6 Working towards employment of Phase 2 Section 3 Budget allocated. Role identified. Service Offering
someone with Early Years Professional Stage 3
Status (EYPS) by 2010
Comments/Action Points
1.7 Implementation of Early Years CC Practice Section 2 Initial training completed. Service Offering
Foundation Stage (EYFS) Evidence of QTS input across Stage 3
the CC activities with emphasis
on supporting EYFS
Comments/Action Points
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare - examples of best practice
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Addition to Tracker planned
Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare
2 Childminder support
2.1 Support to childminders via a quality CC Practice Section 4 Centre a hub for training and Part A Service Offering
assured, co-ordinated network, but also Phase 3 Section2 development of childminders to Pages
to other childminders in the area, e.g., support achievement of level 3
providing shared training opportunities, and other qualifications.
loan of toys and equipments, hosting Facilities for a network co-
drop-in sessions etc ordinator, support for
recruitment/retention, information
available to enable parents to
find the right childminder.
Inclusive, welcoming
environment for childminders.
Childminders are included in
joint training events, team
meetings and have
representation on advisory
board/governance arrangements
Comments/Action Points
2.2 If early years provision is delivered CC Perf Mgt Section 3 Centre facilities available for as above Service Offering
through childminders, greater focus on Childminders to meet and Pages
support for accreditation and training, children to access group
including support for implementation of sessions. Series of visits
EYFS undertaken by QTS to support
and challenge Childminding
practice. Training programme
targetting childminders delivered
covering all aspects of EYFS
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
2 Childminder support and childcare
Section 1 : Integrated education - examples of best practice
Section 3 : Family support and parental outreach
3.1 Outreach services for isolated Phase 2 Sections 3&4 Data collection systems able to Toolkit for Priority and Part A, Part B Service Offering
parents/carers and children at risk of CC Practice Section 6 measure numbers of priority and Excluded families Section 1 Pages
social exclusion, including health visitors CC Perf Mgt Section 3 excluded families and the Improving Health Local
linked with the centre, underpinned with Phase 3 Section 3 proportion which have been Authority Joint Working
good information and data about families reached. Health visitors and
in the local area other team members actively
promote CC activities/services at
every opportunity. Provision of
specialised evidence based
parenting support programmes
with links to the LA Parenting
Strategy and plans for training of
practitioners .
Comments/Action Points
3.2 Centre has a swift and easy system Phase 2 Section 3 Evidence of integrated working, Service Offering
for referring/signposting families to further CC Perf Mgt Section 3 use of CAF. One stop shop Pages
services CC PracticeSection 2 approach with workers taking
and then referenced ownership of problems/issues.
throughout. CAF/TAC Key worker/lead
Phase 3 Sections 2&3 professional
Comments/Action Points
3.3 Links to local schools and out-of- Phase 2 Section 2 Out of school activities and Part A CC Main page
school activities CC Perf Mgt Section 3 services to parents are co-
CC Practice Section 2 ordinated. Links with Extended
Phase 3 Section 3 schools co-ordinators.
Comments/Action Points
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Addition to Tracker planned
Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated provide early childcare Section 3 CC
3.4 System in place to education and Phase2 Basic awareness raising for all Part C Section 2 Service Offering
identification of children with special Perf Mgt Section 3 staff to encourage early Pages
needs and disabilities with inclusive CC Practice Section 17 intervention. Early Support
services and support for their families Phase 3 Section 3 programmes.
Action Points
3.5 Information and advice to carers Phase 2 Section 3 Information available on a wide Service Offering
about the range of family support CC Perf Mgt Section 3 range of topics, in the form of Pages
services and activities available in the CC Practice Section 05 leaflets, noticeboards, posters
area Phase 3 Section 2 etc and in a variety of formats
(community languages, braille
etc). Good links and information
about voluntary organisations in
the area. Programme of
activities available. Links with
CIS. Ongoing consultation wih
families and audit of existing
services to ensure services meet
needs and remain relevant.
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare 2 Section 3
3.6 There is a programme of activities Phase Sessions outside of 'normal work Service Offering
designed to increase families' CC Perf Mgt Section 3 hours' and tailored towards Pages
understanding of child development and CC Practice Section 05 particular disadvantaged groups.
to raise parenting skills, and there are Phase 3 Section 2 Activities sensitive to families'
activities which increase the involvement needs and increase the
of fathers involvement of priority and
excluded groups. Provision of
specialised parenting support
programmes with links to the LA
Parenting Strategy. Specific
activities designed to increase
the involvement of fathers,
including use of outreach
services.
Comments/Action Points
3.7 Programme of activities to raise Phase 2 Section 2 Open days, special activity days, Stage 3 Support
community awareness, promote CC Perf Mgt Section 3 innovative marketing/advertising Indicator
community cohesion and foster positive CC Practice Section 16 strategy
relations between different communities Phase 3 Section 2
Comments/Action Points
3.8 Where practicable there is a key CC Practice Section 2 Lead Professional role (CAF)
worker system in place, the key worker
being responsible for bringing together
information on particular children
covering their needs and progress.
Comments/Action Points
Section 3 : Family support and parental outreach - examples of good practice
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Addition to Tracker planned
Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
4 Child and education and childcare
Section 1 : Integratedfamily health services
4.1 Visits undertaken (by Health Visitors) Phase 2 Section 3 Health visitors/midwives co- Part B Section Service Offering
to all families in the reach area within two CC Perf Mgt Section 3 located with appropriate 1,Part C Be Pages
months of the child's birth. Phase 3 Section 2 processes to facilititate hand Healthy
over of information to ensure
continuity of contact and care.
Key workers in post where
possible/appropriate
Comments/Action Points
4.2 Access to community health services Phase 2 Section 3 Ante- and post-natal as above Service offering
including ante- and post-natal support CC Perf Mgt Section 3 appointments held in CC. Co- Pages
and the Child Health Promotion Phase 3 Section 2 location of staff. Integrated
Programme. support plans.
Comments/Action Points
4.3 Information, guidance and support Phase 2 Section 3 Group activities and peer as above Service offering
on breastfeeding, nutrition, hygiene, CC Perf Mgt Section 3 support groups, including Pages
healthy lifestyles, safety and smoking CC Practice Sections breastfeeding groups, baby
cessation 08-13 massage etc. Promotion of
Phase 3 Section 3 physical and emotional
development, active play and
healthy eating, oral and dental
hygiene and reduction of
accidents and injuries
Comments/Action Points
4.4 Promotion of positive mental health Phase 2 Section 3 Support groups and other Part C Section 2 Service Offering
and emotional wellbeing, including CC Perf Mgt Section 3 support mechanisms, including Pages
support for those suffering from maternal CC Practice Section 13 peer support/befriending.
depression. Phase 3 Section 2 Links/referral to specialist
agencies
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : provides access to support childcare 2 Section 3
4.5 Centre Integrated education and Phase Inclusive access. Appropriate as above Service offering
for children with special needs and CC Perf Mgt Section 3 support to ensure access by Pages
disabilities, including speech and CC Practice Sections those with special needs and/or
language support 9,17,18 disabilities
Phase 3 Section 2
Comments/Action Points
Section 4 : Child and family health services - examples of best practice
Section 5 : Parental involvement
5.1 Centre has arrangements for Phase 2 Section 2 Parent representatives on Toolkit for Priority and Part C Section 3 Main page
consulting parents and ensuring that their Phase 3 section 3 Advisory Board. Parent Forum. Excluded familiesT
views and needs are taken into account CC Practice Section 2 Volunteer programme.
when planning and delivering services CC Perf. Mgt Section 2 Parents/volunteers seen as 'part
of the team'. Regular
undertaking of parental
satisfaction surveys/consultation
and evidence that results are
taken into account when
planning future service delivery.
Comments/Action Points
5.2 Activities for children and carers at Phase 2 Section 3 Range of inclusive Service Offering
the centre, e.g., play groups, stay and CC Perf Mgt Section 3 activities/sessions to suit both Pages
play, parents groups, drop-in sessions CC Practice Section 2 working and non-working carers,
etc. Phase 3 Section 2 responsive to local needs with
active involvement/consultation
with parents/carers.
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare best practice
5 Parental involvement - examples of
Section 6 : Employment support
6.1 Centre has agreed links with Phase 2 Section 3 Up to date vacancy boards, Child Poverty Toolkit Part A Service Offering
Jobcentre Plus to encourage and support CC Perf Mgt Section 3 internet access, warm phones, Improving links with Pages
parents/carers who wish to consider CC Practice Section 7 Jobcentre Plus advisers offering Jobcentre Plus
training and employment. Phase 3 Section 2 one-to-one or group support,
drop-in sessions, integrating
JCP staff into centre team
planning, etc. Adult learning
opportunities, including Literacy,
language, numeracy, IT skills, e-
learning, volunteer training
programme, assistance with
childcare whilst training etc to
promote 'work readiness'. Staff
actively promote work as a route
out of poverty and show
awareness of the governments
Child Poverty agenda (through
induction/training processes).
Comments/Action Points
Section 6 : Employment support - examples of best practice
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare
7 General
7.1 Business/service plan in existence Phase 2 Section 4 Analysis of 'value for money'. Business Planning Part C Section 4 Stage 1 Progress
which is regularly reviewed and sets out Phase 3 Section 4 & Evidence of appropriate financial Toolkit Screen
clear expectations in terms of the delivery Appendix 2 planning/funding arrangements.
of quality outcomes aligned with CC Practice Section 2 Centre demonstrates clear
appropriate financial planning CC Perf Mgt Section 2 understanding of expectations in
&5 terms of outcomes. Robust
monitoring systems. Regular
reviews of business/service plan
to ensure activities are
continuing to meet local needs.
Involvement of all staff and
parents/carers in
planning/evaluation process
Comment/Action Points
7.2 Evidence of clear performance Phase 2 Section 4 Completion of CC SEF. Regular SEF Guidance Stage 3 Support
management arrangements Phase 3 Section 2 reviews of performance based Indicator
CC Practice Section 2 on improving outcomes
CC Perf. Mgt Section 5
& Annex B
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare 2 Section 3
7.3 Integrated management and Phase Advisory board has Governance Toolkit CC Main Page and
governance arrangements in place Phase 3 Sections 2&3 representation of a wide range of Business Planning Stage 2 Progress
& Appendix 2 partners, including parents, Toolkit Screen
statutory agencies and PVI
sector and mechanisms clearly
meet the needs of the
community and centre in forms
of delivery. Board has clear
terms of reference and members
undertake training regarding
their roles/responsibilities. There
are effective links to School
Governing Body where
appropriate.
Comments/Action Points
7.4 At least one building with a clear Phase 2 Section 2 Appropriate signage and CC Supporting the SEF Part A CC Main Page
identity as a Children's Centre and which Phase 3 Section 2 branding, including on linked successful delivery of
is the main postal/contact address. sites. Evidence that all linked rural children's centres
There are a maximum of two additional sites see themselves as part of
linked sites within a distance of 0.5 miles the main CC. All linked sites to
from main centre. demonstrate their understanding
of what being part of the
Children's Centre means. Main
centre has reception and offers
information and advice to
parents/carers, whilst linked sites
are able to provide information
and signposting.
There is an appropriate delivery
model for centres serving rural
areas.
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : working in partnership with childcare 2 Section 2
7.5 Centre Integrated education and Phase SLAs/MOUs with appropriate Working with Section A (A5, A6) CC Main Page
other agencies to provide integrated Phase 3 Section 3 and partners. Commissioning Private,Voluntary and Part C Section 3
support with all partners working together Appendix 2 strategy. Joint Independent sectors
to jointly deliver the core offer CC Practice Section 2 objectives/outcomes. Joint use Business Planning
CC Perf mgt Sections of existing provision with shared Toolkit
2&4 & Annex A funding where appropriate. All Improving Health local
team members have sense of Authority Joint Working
'belonging' to CC team. One
stop shop approach with workers
taking ownership of
problems/issues. 'Team around
the child'
Comments/Action Points
7.6 Children's Centre Leader (CCL) and Phase 2 Section 3 CCL working to National SEF Part A Stage 3 Support
other staff appropriately qualified Phase 3 Appendix 1 Standards for Leaders of Sure Indicator
CC Practice Sections Start Children's Centres (with
2&3 NPQICL qualification being
preferred). NVQ 3 level for
childcare workers and minimum
of NVQ 2 for all other workers.
Workforce development plans in
place. Common core and
induction standards training.
CAF/Lead Professional skills.
Rolling programme of integrated
training for all. Planning for
EYPS by 2010
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education reach Phase 2 Section 2
7.7 Evidence of understanding of and childcare Tracking trends to ensure that Toolkit for Prioity and Part A all Stage 3 Support
and systems in place so that the centre is Phase 3 Section 2 services remain appropriate for Excluded families Indicator
able to monitor which families and which CC Practice Sections 1 families. Understanding of the Part B Section 1A
members of families are using services &2 importance of outreach services and B
CC Perf. Mgt. Sections in the quest to engage with
1&2 priority and excluded families.
Increased take up of services,
with centres having information
to demonstrate that they are
making a difference and are
increasingly reaching priority and
excluded families and those that
have not normally accessed
services
Comments/Action Points
7.8 During opening hours, the centre is Phase 3 Section 2 All staff have access to
always staffed by someone who is able to CC Practice Section 5 information and take
offer information and advice to families responsibility for welcoming
and can help families access the services families and other visitors to the
they need centre. Information available in
the form of leaflets,
noticeboards, posters etc.
Appropriate signage and
opening hours displayed.
Programme of activities
available. Opening hours for
centres within less
disadvantaged areas to meet
local needs.
Comments/Action Points
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : open for a minimum of 5 days Phase 2 Section 3
7.9 Centre Integrated education and childcare Clear signage and opening Part A CC Main Page.
a week, 10 hours a day and 48 weeks a hours on display (including
year during school holidays). Centre
open for weekend/evening
activities according to local
need. Appropriate services
during school holidays
Comments/Action Points
Section 7 : General - examples of best practice
Further details
Is the information in CC Tracker up-to- Comments/Action Points :
date and complete?
Has the Full Core Offer been delivered Comments/Action Points :
within 2 years of designation?
Is there any follow-up documentation Comments/Action Points :
required. Give details, including
timescale for receipt
Has a FCO visit taken place? If yes, give Yes/No Comments
date of visit and name of CC contact.
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Service Criteria Link to Guidance Examples of added value Link to TfC Toolkits Link to SEF Field in Tracker
Section 1 : Integrated education and childcare Yes/No Comments
Does the centre meet the FCO If no, indicate timescale
criteria? for review
Centre achieved FCO status on
(date)
Reviewed by
TfC Contact ……………………………………………………………………………..
LA Contact ……………….……………………………………………………………..
Guidance
Phase 2 A Sure Start Children's Centre for every community. July 2005
Phase 2 planning guidance (2006-08)
CC Practice Sure Start Children's Centres Practice Guidance November 2006
CC Perf Mgt Sure Start Children's Centres Planning and Performance November 2006
Management Guidance
Phase 3 Sure Start Children's Centres : Phase 3 Planning and November 2007
Delivery
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