The last few weeks have seen the publication of two important pieces of research from Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) members, 4Children and the Daycare Trust, both of which suggested that significant numbers of Sure Start centres risked closure in the next 12 months.
A survey of managers based in centres across England showed that 250 were expected to close in the next financial year, 2,000 could be providing a reduced service and 3,100 would have a decreased budget.
