The Early Years and Childcare Section undertakes the following:
- Provision of training for early years carers, playworkers, school staff and parents
- Supporting the development of new childcare places:
- for school age children
- for pre-school age children
- via childminders
- Operation of a supply scheme of workers for childcare settings
- Management of a quality assurance scheme for childcare providers
Key issues
These include:
- Meeting the requirements of the Ten Year Childcare Strategy Plan
- Raising quality and standards
- Ensuring inclusive provision for all age groups
- Enhancing the career path for Early Years practitioners via qualification training up to level 6
For further advice and information please visit the business and finance page and also see the 'Other websites' section on this page. You could also telephone 01454 863334 or the business finance officer on 01454 868113.