Achildren's centre for every community in England was the vision unveiled by Government ministers last week as they named the first 32 centres intended to deliver joined-up services to children and families. Education secretary Charles Clarke said, 'Children's Centres provide a single place for five key services - early education, childcare, health, family support and help into employment. The 32 centres we have identified today are the starting point for a network that we want to see spread across the country.'