Hampshire County Council is proposing a number of changes to how our Children's Centres are clustered and managed.

At the moment these are only PROPOSALS, BUT if we don't speak out things WILL change.

WHAT CAN THIS MEAN TO YOU?

* Reduction in the number of centres in Gosport from 6 to 4.

* Reduction in teacher support for childcare providers.

* Reduction in services to you and your child.

* Budget cuts could affect the Nursery and Daycare provision.

* Loss or reduction of staff with excellent skills and knowledge of the catchment area.

* Specialist support groups cut e.g. young parents, parenting support.

* Reduction in services within walking distance from your home.

* Over subscribed services with longer waiting lists.

* Reduction in the supported working programme for Seafield community house and the 3 hostels in Gosport.

At the moment HASELBRIDGE Children's Centre, ALVERBRIDGE nursery and HASELWORTH School work together to ensure that your children have the best start possible right up to the age of 11. THIS COULD END!!! As parents and members of the community it is important that we have a voice. If HASELBRIDGE has made a difference to you and your children, please sign this petition. There is an open drop-in session at Rowner Children's Centre on the 7th March 2pm - 4pm where representatives from hampshire County Council can take questions.

WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SPREAD THE WORD AND LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

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