To complain about children services in area?

[Tooloudandincrediblyclose]

I've been to some great ones that helped me as a new mum but am in a new area where sessions are often cancelled without notice and the team just sit around and don't interact with kids and parents.

Ive given up on a few of their courses as the singing is so lackluster. The groups have low attendance. I know things can be better as have been to some in another region where staff are vibrant and proactive.

I've suggested changes and been met with shrugs. Am I expecting too much and being entitled? I feel like I am and should just shut up.

I so feel theres no point complaining as this is council run

[Birdsgottafly]

They're be a feedback form that you can fill in.

When the service is under review, they'll take any comments from Service Users onboard.

[toomuchtooold]

I don't know if complaining will achieve much these days with funding cuts but I think it's good to try. And definitely don't think it'd be entitled of you - IME a lot of users of children's centres are quite shy and not the sort to complain so you might well be voicing concerns that others share.

[missymayhemsmum]

YANBU. But make positive suggestions as to how the groups could be run better rather than just complaining. Also, their groups could be a bit rubbish, but there could be lifesaving 1-1 support going on that you don't see. But yes, I'm afraid I voted with my feet from the 'professional' lacklustre, patronising, bureaucratic council childrens centre service and went to the village hall toddler group run by parent volunteers on a shoestring instead cos it was just better in every way.