One of only two new Family Learning Centres in Argyll and Bute, St Joseph’s Primary School’s Family Leaning Centre played host to ‘Children First’ as they launched their new PSP (Public Social partnership) initiative in Helensburgh today. A number of local dignitaries including MSP Jackie Bailey and Council Lead for Education, Aileen Morton attended the launch as Bryan Evans (Children First Assistant Director) presented information on the new initiative. Set up to assist vulnerable families of children 0 – 5 in the local area, Children First have been charged with managing this new project funded by the Scottish Government. Two ‘on the field’ workers from Children First have been appointed under the operational management of May Nelson to assist families with everything from bedtime routines to parenting classes. It is hoped some of the activities will take place in St Joseph’s Family Learning Centre. Many agencies will work together to improve the life chances of the very young, more vulnerable children in our community through this initiative. This is a fine example of agency partnership working and all involved are hopeful of very successful results.