Early Years and Childcare

It is the responsibility of the Early Years and Childcare team to:

  • ​ensure that children can access free nursery education entitlements
  • ensure there is childcare available to enable parents to take up or remain in work or to undertake education or training to assist them in obtaining work
  • give local childcare providers the necessary support to help deliver sustainable affordable and high quality childcare that meets the needs of the community
  • ensure early years' services are accessible to families
  • ensure schools and early years providers fulfil their statutory duty in implementing and administering early years foundation stage assessment arrangements

Early Years and Childcare bulletin

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Last reviewed: 03 February 2025
Page contact: Mark Thornton