The Sure Start Unit have produced a booklet called Looking for Childcare? It contains useful information to help you make the right choice.
You can download it here click on chapters to view the pdf version or click the download the Looking for Childcare booklet in word format. If you would like us to send you a copy of the booklet contact us on 0800 056 36 66 or e-mail us.
Information from the National Childminding Association (NCMA) on home-based childcare, tax credits and safety checks.
A useful summary of all the different types of help with Childcare costs is available from the Daycare Trust here
The funding of Early Education of part time education places for Three and Four-year-olds
(140KB - pdf help) (39KB - pdf help)How to apply for a place in a nursery class, unit or foundation stage unit in a Devon school or at a nursery school that is part of a Children’s Centre. Information is available in the Stepping Out Booklet.
The following information is available from Devon County Council and gives details of local arrangements for Further and Higher Education Students.
Help with childcare costs is available for 16 - 19 year old parents to enable them to undertake learning through the DfES Care to Learn scheme
Information about the Child Tax Credit and Working Tax credit is available from the Inland Revenue
Childcare Voucher Schemes can be available from employers. If you are an employer who is interested in Work-Life balance issues, email us or call us on FREEPHONE 0800 056 36 66.
Information from Learn Direct about the various sources of funding for childcare if you are studying here
You can search for childcare here
Useful information from the Sure Start Unit about employing an Approved Childcarer or Nanny here
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