4Children delivers childcare, family support and youth services across more than 100 settings, including children’s centres, nurseries, schools and RAF bases. As one of the largest children and family charities in the country we believe that children and families should be at the heart of our society and actively involved in shaping the decisions about the services they need. We also deliver and support out of school programmes and the new generation of ‘myplace’ youth hubs.

This is the first pamphlet of a series to celebrate 4Children’s 30th Year. Richard Reeves, liberal writer, policy maker and former advisor to Nick Clegg, argues that the social revolution of the 1970s which saw women joining the workforce in their droves has created a fundamental imbalance in the family life which must be addressed in order for modern families to flourish.

Supporting families through tough times

How overcrowded housing is threatening our children.

The Getting it Right policies and procedures resource pack reflects the priorities and imperatives of the statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and the requirements for the Ofsted Childcare Register.

Produced in association with Childline, this practical resource enables childcare providers and all those who work with children to develop and sustain positive responses to bullying.

Over the Limit: The Truth about Families and Alcohol highlights the stark impact of drinking in family crisis and demands better support and information for families to turn around their dependency and prevent chronic problems from taking root.

The full resource pack of the 2012 EYFS Statutory Framework which includes: EYFS Framework 2012; Quick reference guide to the changes to the 2008 framework; Development Matters 2012; The EYFS Progress Check at age two; EYFS for Parents (Parents Guide).

The revised EYFS framework, effective from September 2012, takes forward the Government’s reforms to the 2008 framework as recommended in the 2011 Tickell Review.

This report identifies the impact that 4Children children’s centres have on the lives and outcomes of children and families. For this study we have chosen four outstanding children’s centres situated across our network which were able to demonstrate that they reach their communities and in particular those in greatest need, but most importantly make a difference to the lives of children and families.