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Early years and childcare
Find out where your nearest Children’s Centres and childcare provision are, what they do and how to apply for free childcare places.
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School readiness
Help your child become 'school ready'
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Children's centre update
Find out more about changes to some local children's centres
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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.
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Early learning and childcare service
Information and resources for childcare providers and professionals, day nurseries and preschools.
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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.
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Family Information Directory
Our Family Information Directory (FID) provides information on many useful local organisations and activities where you live.
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Specialist teaching services
Information for staff that work with children with special education needs, their families, early years providers and schools.
News
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Deadline looms for 30 hours of childcare
Just a few days left to make application
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Apply now for 30 hours funded childcare
Deadline for summer term funding is March 31
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New Children and Families Wellbeing Service
New 0-19 service to launch in April