Information for childcare providers

We want to hear about your experiences of our education, health and care services.

On April 1 the new integrated Domestic Abuse Support Service was launched, with the aim to transform how people in the county access and receive support.

Family hubs will be changing the way that support is offered to families in their local area.

We would like to congratulate Millswood Day Nursery on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection.

We’ve introduced a new booking system for parents to access and book sessions on their Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The new booking system is now live.

It’s Funding Friday, and this week we have funding information from: ‘Youth Music Trailblazer Fund’ and ‘The Persimmon Community Champions programme’.

We’ve introduced a new booking system for parents to access and book sessions on their Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme. The new booking system is now live.

Ofsted has launched a consultation on a new approach to inspection and reporting on education providers, including early years providers. View the information slides which were shared at our recent briefing sessions.

In order to ensure Individual Inclusion Funding (IIF) is being used effectively to meet the needs of children with SEND we are asking settings to submit a termly review of the impact. Thank you to everyone who has already submitted a review.

Early Years Childcare Providers are entitled to claim the Employment Allowance if they are private businesses or charities, and it is expected the vast majority will be eligible to do so.