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2 year olds: early education and childcare (15 hours) low income families

Are you in receipt of income related benefits or on a low income? Is your child in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) or does a child you care for receive support from the Local Authority?  If you answer yes to any of these questions,…

3 and 4 year old early education and childcare (15 and 30 hour offers)

All 3 and 4 year olds are eligible for 15 hours of early education and childcare.  Working parents may also be eligible for an extended 15 hours of childcare called 30 Hours Childcare, offering 30 hours a week during term time or around 22 hours…

Baby and toddler play ideas

Ideas to help your child play and learn You can give your child lots of different opportunities to play, and it doesn't need to be difficult or expensive. Look at books and sing songs and nursery rhymes with your child. It's fun and will help…

the best start for life - the first 1001 days

Why the first 1001 days are so important  The first 1001 days is the period from pregnancy to the age of two of a child's life. There is clear evidence that this phase is vital in shaping and improving children's health, development and life chances. This…

Child friendly explanation of Coronavirus

We have a document in the download section of this pae to help children understand Coronavirus. There are some helpful links to support your children too.

Childhood vaccines timeline

These are the routine vaccinations that are offered free of charge on the NHS to all babies and children in the UK. 6-in-1 vaccine Protects against: diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, polio, Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) and hepatitis B. Given at: 8, 12 and 16 weeks of…

Choosing an early education or childcare provider

It is important to think about what you and your child need when looking for an early education and childcare provider. Early education and childcare providers are used to being asked questions and will be happy to answer any you may have before or after you have contacted…

Early Years Pupil Premium for 3 and 4 year olds

Did you know your early education and childcare provider may be entitled to approximately £350 additional funding called the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) to improve and enrich your child's education?

Getting ready for big school

Here is a guide to help make the transition of starting school a little easier whether your child has been attending nursery, pre-school and or at home with parents/carers. We have a few tips that my help you. You can print the booklet or save…

Grow and Learn - your guide to school readiness from 0-5 years

We have put together some useful information to help parents, carers and families from birth to five years old, to support their children’s communication development and learn how to help their children gain the best start to life through playful learning at home, good health…
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