Goal: To enable parents to develop new skills that may help them intofurther training or employment
Funding: Derbyshire Learning and Skills Council
Contact: www.derwentsteppingstones.co.uk
Learning and Skills Councils (LSCs) can be a valuable source of fundingfor children's centres. The key to tapping into that is showing how yourobjectives match up, says Jo Fenton, finance director at DerwentStepping Stones.
The children's centre, which has grown up around a voluntary childcareorganisation, has three cofinancing agreements with Derbyshire Learningand Skills Council. Through these, the centre is able to offer adultlearning courses including numeracy and literacy skills and creativeactivities that build confidence. Students get free childcare at thecentre and the LSC also part-funds the centre's full-time supportworkers, who provide extra help.
Register Now to Continue Reading
Thank you for visiting Children & Young People Now and making use of our archive of more than 60,000 expert features, topics hubs, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's Included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Email newsletter providing advice and guidance across the sector
Already have an account? Sign in here
