Welcome to Powys Integrated Children's Centres
Since their inception in 1999 both the Welsh Assembly Government and
the National Assembly have demonstrated their wish to develop and support
a progressive children's policy in Wales. A key initiative has been
the effort to establish at least one Integrated Children's Centre (ICC)
in each of the 22 Local Authorities in Wales.
Powys has reponded positively to the challenge and is in the process
of developing five ICCs in the following areas:
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| Bro Ddyfi
(Machynlleth & Dyfi Valley)
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Radnorshire |
Ystradgnlais |
Welshpool |
Newtown |
An ICC comprises the integration of 4 main elements:
(ICCs may have additional elements depending
on the area in which they are located)
In Powys although there are 4 modestly-sized
new buildings, the 5 ICCs are best described as ‘virtual’
centres consisting of a network of organisations, which work with children
and families.
The networks in each of the 5 areas of Powys
aim to:
- encourage organisations to work together and to
increase their knowledge of each other’s work
- share ideas and resources
- provide accurate up-to-date information on what
services are available in a particular area (5 Co-ordinators have been
appointed to gather detailed information on available services and to
make it accessible to all)
- avoid duplication and maximise opportunities
- research the needs of the area and bridge any gaps
in service on offer to young children and young families as a whole
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