Applicable to: Scotland

Sure Start Scotland provides support for families with very young children (especially those living in deprived communities). Funding has been allocated to all 32 local authorities in Scotland so that it can be established across the country.

The programme is the responsbility of the Early Education and Childcare Division (which is based within the Children, Young People and Social Care Group in the Scottish Executive).

Related glossary entries
Children and Youth Support Fund in Wales
Every Child Matters
Sure Start
Sure Start in Northern Ireland

Relevant websites
Sure Start homepage