Sure Start

The aims and objectives of Sure Start is to work with parents-to-be, parents and children to promote the physical, intellectual and social development of babies and young children. Particularly those who are disadvantaged so that they can flourish at home and when they get to school, and thereby break the cycle of disadvantage for the current generation of young children.

• Improving social and emotional development
• Improving health
• Improving children’s ability to learn
• Strengthening families and communities

For more information for to the Sure Start website at www.surestart.gov.uk (opens in a new window).

The Trust employs 1 Surestart Development Worker, 2 Community Support Workers and 4 Sessional Workers.

Broughton SureStart offers a range of free services and activities for expectant mums and families/carers with children under five.

Pop in to a friendly welcome, or call us on
0161 708 9474 and find out lots of useful information on what is available for you and your family in Broughton.

We can tell you about childcare provision in the area, training and jobs and put you in touch with a whole range of specially designed services to support parents with children under five years old in the Broughton area.

There is also a FREE toy and book library as well as lots of different sessions and events for you to enjoy.

We have 12 activities per week at 8 different community venues across Broughton during term time. We also provide other activities during the holidays. Some of the sessions we run are:

• Play & Stay with BookStart
• ESOL (with crèche)
• Free counsellor sessions
• Baby Fun Time
• Childminder Drop in
• Citizens Advice Bureau Clinic
• Baby Massage
• Talking Tots/Babbling babies
• Have fun with Food Lunch Club
• Gym Tots

Come along and find out how we can help your family.