The centres are in five London boroughs - Hackney, Hillingdon, Islington, Kingston-upon-Thames and Lewisham - as well as Wirral, Derby, Birmingham, Rotherham, North Guildford, Truro and Herefordshire. The Department for Education and Skills said last week that the centres were chosen because they 'offer parents and children high-quality childcare, education, and family and adult support services designed to meet local needs'.
Education and skills secretary Estelle Morris described the 14 Early Excellence Centres as 'a tremendous boost for parents looking for high-quality childcare and early years education locally'. She added, 'These centres are designed to be beacons for early years and childcare services. They show how education, care and other family support can be brought together to offer integrated, holistic services for parents and young children all day and throughout the year.'
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