Guidance
The Department for Children and Young People in partnership with Childrens Playlink offers advice to those who are interested in developing childcare for children of school age or who wish to develop childcare to 'wrap around' nursery education sessions.
Consideration needs to be given by potential childcare providers to meeting the standards laid down by Ofsted and copies of those standards and associated guidance notes are available from the Children and Young People Information Service on 01454 868008.
Support
As well as advice offered by the Local Authority, Childrens Playlink could offer practical help and guidance to those who are thinking of developing new provision.
This includes:
- Advice on how to undertake market research
- Funding sources
- General support through the registration process with Ofsted
Funding
The Department for Children and Young People has some funding available to set group provision in areas of proven need.
For further information please contact the Business and Finance officer on 01454 868113. Alternatively please see our Business and Financial Support section on this site.