Nursery World - Local projects can point way for centres

Many lessons can be learned from the approach by Sure Start Local Programmes (SSLP) to governance when developing children's centres, according to a report commissioned by the DfES. Drawing on evidence from in-depth case studies with 25 children's centres across England, the report identifies the key governance and management structures that have been 'seemingly successful' at the time of research.

Drawing on evidence from in-depth case studies with 25 children's centres across England, the report identifies the key governance and management structures that have been 'seemingly successful' at the time of research.

It says that out of the two main structures of governance in place - school governing body structure and SSLP management board structure - the SSLP model has some 'distinct advantages'. However, it says that given the 'radical changes' that are likely to affect schools and school governance in the future, it is 'too early to make a judgement' on the effectiveness of school governing bodies for children's centres.

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