Show the way on play

Gordon Sturrock gives a good account of the issues facing those working with children (Special report, 27 January), but to my mind he does not go far enough. I recently visited a newly built children's centre in Sheffield. The staff impressed me with their skill, knowledge and passion to work with the whole child. As well as the usual childcare and nursery services there was baby massage, parent support groups, language support and a sensory room.