Each one is different, but all bring together early years education,childcare, support and health services in a way that is revolutionisinglife for children and their families in some of the most disadvantagedareas.
The Broadwater Farm children's centre in Haringey, north London, wasopened on the 20th anniversary of the Broadwater Farm "riots" - to markthe regeneration of the local estate. The centre provides 100 childcareplaces for children up to five in a new building with attractive outdoorplay areas developed in the grounds of Broadwater Farm PrimarySchool.
The centre grew out of a partnership between the school, local SureStart programme and community groups, supported by the London Borough ofHaringey, and offers community space for training courses, drop-ins andcreches as well as an after-school club.
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