Children and Families news

• Southend’s children’s centres recognised by UNICEF for their support to new parents

  

  Published on Thursday, 8th November 2018

  Southend’s children’s centres have received recognition for their support to new parents, in being accredited the stage 1UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI).

• Children’s visions of the future in Southend 2050 exhibition

  

  Published on Wednesday, 7th November 2018

  An exhibition of posters, postcards and letters, designed by local school children in the Southend 2050 competition opened at the Focal Point Gallery last night (Tuesday 6 November)

• Full speed ahead for annual Toy Drive

  

  Published on Friday, 2nd November 2018

  Mentioning the C word in November is frowned upon by most, and for good reason. Christmas is just over 8 weeks away, but the Council elves are already preparing for this year’s Toy Drive.

• New joint campaign asks parents, “Who’s controlling your child?”

  

  Published on Monday, 22nd October 2018

  Do you know who’s controlling your child? That is the question asked in a new campaign targeted at local parents and carers, launched by Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Essex Police.