Service Delivery

The core services of SureStart are:

• Outreach and Home Visiting Services
  to make contact as early as possible in the child's life and draw families into using other services
• Family Support and Parenting Information
  both group and home based
• Good Quality Play, Learning and Child Care Experiences
  for children, both group and home based
• Primary and Community Healthcare and Advice
• Support for Children with Special Needs
  through signposting to more specialised services where necessary

Examples of specific services offered through projects include:

• Home based ante natal care
• Breastfeeding Support Groups
• Advice, support and information on health related topics
• Early Language Development Programmes
• Play development for all ages and stages
• Age appropriate physical development opportunities
• High quality crèche sessions
• Promotion of the creative arts
• Support for smooth transitions between pre school and school