A CHILDREN’S centre that could soon be downgraded to a “delivery site” for children’s services has been given a good rating by Ofsted.

Menston and Burley Children’s Centre, managed by Bradford Council, was praised by inspectors following a recent inspection.

The centre is one of nine the Council plans to turn from Ofsted-registered centres to delivery sites as part of a shake up of centres to save £2.4 million. There will still be services offered at the centres, but at a reduced level.

The report says: ‘The quality, range and balance of services and activities offered by the centre and its partners are good. They include activities open to all families and those targeted at particular groups. Activities and services are also well matched to the needs of priority groups and help to improve their wellbeing.”

It says most families in the area are registered with the centre, and staff know their community very well.

Lizzie Hughes, Centre Manager, said: “We are pleased with the report which highlights lots of good work that we are doing. We know there is more to do, and we are already putting steps in place that will help us make further improvement.”

Coun Ralph Berry, Portfolio Holder for Children’s Services, said: “This is a positive report that shows the centre is doing good work. The report acknowledges that the quality of leadership, governance and management is good and that the council has set ambitious targets for the centre.”

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