This would mean that in future whether or not something is a children'scentre would be a matter of law. Local authorities, working with theirstatutory partners, would be required to assess the need for children'scentres in their area and to establish and maintain sufficient numbersof them to meet that need.
The proposed new duties are based on current good practice, as reflectedin existing guidance issued from the Department for Children, Schoolsand Families. Issues up for consultation include whether localauthorities, primary care trusts and Jobcentre Plus provide their earlychildhood services through children's centres and whether there shouldbe an advisory board for every centre representing parents, serviceproviders and the local community.
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