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I am writing on behalf of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council in response to 'Call for action on falling occupancy' (News, 27 October). The establishment of children's centres in the most disadvantaged wards is central to the delivery of the Government's ten-year childcare strategy.

The establishment of children's centres in the most disadvantaged wards is central to the delivery of the Government's ten-year childcare strategy.

The development contributes to improving child outcomes set out in Every Child Matters: being safe, healthy, enjoying and achieving, economic well-being and making a contribution.

The actual location of children's centres has been dictated by the socio-economic profile of wards. Proposals for all children's centre sites were set out in cabinet reports and members were informed through this process. It is envisaged that children's centres will provide a hub for community development in their locality, necessitating the multiple use of the venues.

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