Tag Archives: Sure Start

At last, the ugly truth revealed

We’ve heard all the Tories’ lies and false promises. Now the latest research* on the cuts to Sure Start reveal the ugly truths: Over 47 Sure Start centres will be closed within the next year alone And 89% of councils … Continue reading

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Right to criticise, wrong to reinvent the wheel

The recent ResPublica and Action for Children report has been rightly welcomed by many who are critical of Cameron’s blindness towards the needs of the UK’s children. Children are too small for a big society. They, along with other vulnerable … Continue reading

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Because every child matters

Today our appeal to David Cameron, as a father, is published in the Observer. Parents from around the country, already hard-pushed for time, are devoting their lives to taking on their councils. Some, as in Derby, Camden and Corby seem … Continue reading

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Happy Father’s Day Mr Cameron

Our letter appearing in the Observer tomorrow: Dear Editor On Father’s Day, we remind David Cameron of his promise to our children; to safeguard Sure Start and improve children’s life chances. A promise he has broken. His cuts mean some … Continue reading

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Sad news from Hampshire

Sad news – but horribly familiar. Hampshire Council reneged on their promise to give parents’ concerns due consideration and have pushed through cuts of 35% to the Sure Start budget. They are moving ahead with a plan to privatise and … Continue reading

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