Early Years and Childcare Service
Information for childcare providers
| Safeguarding Draft policies and procedures for safeguarding and 'what to do if you have concerns about the welfare of a child' plus useful website links |
| Funding Information on the Early Years Entitlement, 2Gether Entitlement, Sustainability Grants, Inclusion Grants and the Graduate Leader Fund |
| Support Support teams, business support, useful documents, templates and guidance for childcare providers and childminders |
| Training Information on courses and qualifications, Early Years Teacher Status, library, induction and supervision resources |
| Recruitment Post your early years and childcare job vacancies here and get information on safer recruitment |
 | Cultural diversity Ideas, activities and games to help develop understanding of cultural diversity for out of school settings |
 | Early years and childcare in schools Information on the single funding formula, governor-run provision and maintained nurseries |
 | Playwork and out of school provision Information on the value of play, different types of play and the playwork principles |
| Children's centres Find out what services Children's Centres offer, and how to contact your local centre |
