The 1st Place Family

1st Place was born from the vision of local children and parents as part of the Aylesbury Sure Start Programme in 2005. The aim was to provide a special place where children and their families came first. Parents could find the support that they needed, different professionals could get to know each other, and partners could learn to change the way that they work to make their services better for local families. 

To this day, our families still lie at the heart of what we do and we are proud of our long-lasting relationships with parents and their children. Many of our families continue to support us even when they have moved out of the area, and a number of our staff and volunteers began their links with 1st Place as parents. 

 

Our Story

2003

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1st Place was founded by local parents and the Aylesbury Sure Start team.

2005

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Fundraising totals £2.5 million to build the new 1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre.

2006

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1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre opened.

2007

1st Place becomes a registered charity, aiming to invest any surplus funds into services for local families.

2010

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Early education at 1st Place rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

2011

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Early education provision expands to Cambridge House, another local charity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

2012

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Early education at 1st Place at Cambridge House rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

2013

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Bishop’s House Children Centre services taken under 1st Place management.

2015

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1st Place at Lorrimore Square opened its doors on 26 October.

2019

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1st Place becomes the Rose Vouchers Project lead and extends its reach to Camberwell Green and the north Walworth area.

2016

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The 1st Place Children and Parents’ Centre extends its reach to cover the Borough, Bankside & Walworth area.

2018

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1st Place joins the Rose Vouchers Project, helping local families access free fruit and vegetables.

2023

Early education provision expands to Elephant and Castle. Find out more about 1st Place at The Elephant.