Together for Children

An example of a Local Authority background information paper on Children’s Centres relating to Governance.

Introduction to the models exemplified.

Example of lines of accountability, composition, roles and responsibilities and terms of reference for children centre linked to a school.

Example showing a model which evolved from a Sure Start Local Programme and a Nursery School and Family Unit to become a free standing centre.

Example showing accountability lines involving the Children’s Trust, local community stakeholders and parents.

Example of functions, responsibilities and accountability lines within a partnership model.

Example based on a former Sure Start Local Programme.

Example of a free standing children centre with a management board.

Example of a model with a focus on accountability and evaluation.

Terms of reference for a local delivery board.

In the majority of cases there will be one board per centre, but in some cases a board may cover a cluster of centres as this model illustrates. Please note as highlighted in this example the importance of local partners and parents being effectively represented.

An example of the principles and roles between the Local Authority, the Early Years and Childcare Service, the Lead Agency, the Children Centre Management Committee and a school Governing Body.

North East Lincolnshire’s Children’s Centre Governance Pilot Findings presented as a case study.

Examples of areas for training.