CYP Now - Letters to the Editor: Make sure the system works

Introducing payment-by-results in children's centres was always going to involve challenges. Your article highlighted just a few of the issues around establishing fair systems and measurements.

Another consideration will be ensuring the system is fully inclusive and does not alienate smaller or voluntary sector providers.

While all these concerns are valid, we should not lose sight of the fact that the purpose of the scheme is positive - to encourage and reward excellent outcomes for children and families.

The criteria set out for the pilots are not set in stone and the trials will be crucial in testing out approaches, exploring possible measures and criteria, and developing workable systems for the sector to roll out.

Children's centres are achieving great things for children and families. If we make sure the system works, it could be a way of recognising and rewarding them.

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