The House of Commons Science and Technology committee says that early intervention provision in England is too fragmented, with varying levels of support, focus on evidence, and success.
It says that the Government should clarify its position on Sure Start children's centres and that if it intends to hold a consultation on their future it should do so within three months.
If the consultation is not going ahead, it says that the Government should reinstate Ofsted inspections of children's centres, which have been suspended since 2015.
The Government announced a consultation on the future of Sure Start Children’s Centres in 2015 and has put children’s centre inspections on hold since then.
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