11/06/04 - Cumbria celebrates National Sure Start Month : Cumbria County Council

Cumbria Sure Start is celebrating the start of National Sure Start Month. The theme for this year is ‘Starting Early’ to show the benefits of early education in a child’s long-term development. The Month is sponsored by Sure Start, the Government programme dedicated to delivering the best start in life for every child. It highlights the broad approach now being taken to early education, family, health and welfare, and involves everyone who provides services to families locally and nationally. Sure Start Month is also celebrating all the different childcare and early education services available to parents.

County Councillor Joan Stocker, Cabinet Spokesperson for Education says

"National Sure Start Month goes from strength to strength each year. It highlights the wide range of services and support already available for children, families and communities, to make sure as many people as possible know what is available to them. Sure Start aims to improve the health and well being of families and children before and from birth, so children are ready to flourish when they go to school. Cumbria Sure Start is responsible for doing this in Cumbria. They work closely with colleagues in education, health, social services, the voluntary and private sector, and with the local Sure Start Programmes. I am sure that this year will be just as successful and I hope that people take the opportunity to attend the many events that have been organised across the County."

Nicola Jackson from Cumbria Sure Start says

"It is fantastic that there are so many extra special activities happening in Cumbria for Sure Start Month. Everyone is welcome to come and join in the fun. It is vital that we celebrate the range and quality of support and activities on offer to parents and children in Cumbria and the positive impact this is having on children in the County.

To find out more about what’s happening in your area for Sure Start Month contact Children’s Information Services on 08457 125 737 or visit the National Sure Start Month website and view the events diary in Cumbria.