Early years and childcare

School readiness  

Early years information to help your child become 'school ready'

Children's centre update  

Find out more about changes to some local children's centres

Update young person’s contact details 

Please let us know your or your child’s up-to-date contact information.

My first 1001 days  

Sending your child to an early years setting in autumn 2020 

Answers to some of the questions you might have about sending your child to an early years provider this autumn.

Funded childcare places 

All 3 and 4 year olds and some 2 year olds are entitled to 570 hours per year of funded early education and childcare.

Early Years 

Information and resources from the Early Years Inclusion and Childcare service for all Early Years providers and professionals

Children and family wellbeing centres 

Children and family wellbeing centres are local centres that offer help and support to families with babies and children until they go to school. Find out what activities are at your local Children and family wellbeing centre.

Information and Support Directory 

Our Information and Support Directory provides information on many useful local organisations and activities where you live.

Special Educational Needs and Disability: Education and childcare 

Help with choosing a childcare provider or a school, support for moving between schools and different stages of your life and information about extra support available.