Early Years and Childcare Service
Information for childcare providers
| Safeguarding Information on 'Working Together to Safeguard Children 2010', 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 and useful documents, templates and guidance for childcare providers |
| Training Information on courses and qualifications, Early Years Professional Status, library, induction and supervision resources |
| Recruitment Post your 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 |
| Becoming a provider Information on becoming a Childminder, Home Carer (Nanny) or setting up a group provision |
| Playwork 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 |
| Voluntary Management Committees Information and advice for those involved with settings run by voluntary management committees |
