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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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Update young person’s contact details
Please let us know your or your child’s up-to-date contact information.
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My first 1001 days
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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 Years
Information and resources from the Early Years Inclusion and Childcare service for all Early Years providers and professionals
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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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Information and Support Directory
Our Information and Support Directory provides information on many useful local organisations and activities where you live.
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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.
News
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Changes to childcare funding eligibility during pandemic
Apply now for childcare funding for two and three year-olds
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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