Articles on Childcare (28)

  1. 3 & 4 Year Old Universal 15 hours and 30 hours funding

    Childcare Choices - Use this service to apply for Tax-Free Childcare or 3 and 4 year old extended free entitlement. It's one single application that will check your eligibility for both.  www.childcarechoices.gov.uk Early education and childcare statutory guidance for local authorities - April 2023.pdf Next…
  2. Brighter Beginnings - Early Years Inclusion Award

    The Early Years Inclusion Award is an outstanding achievement that settings can receive once they have demonstrated they are an inclusive setting to all children including those with additional needs. This award validates that settings are meeting the requirements for the SEND Code of Practice…
  3. Childcare

    Holiday Activity Fund (HAF) - Brighter Futures For Children for information on activities running over the school holidays for eligible families   Deciding the type of childcare you want for your child is an important decision, so it is a good idea to get as much…
  4. Childcare Contracts and Complaints

    Your contract with your childcare provider Before your child starts at a childcare setting you will need to sign a contract with your chosen childcare provider e.g. childminder, pre-school day nursery etc. Signing a contract with a childcare provider is a legally binding document, which…
  5. Childcare Costs

    If you're returning to work, you'll need to think about the various factors affecting how much you can afford to pay for childcare, and what funding options are available. Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for information on help available for childcare costs.  Next review date May 2024
  6. Childcare Providers

    Find out about the diffrent types of childcare providers in the Reading area. We are the only official organisation that holds Ofsted registered childcare provider information in Reading (e.g. childminders, day nurseries, pre-schools, after school clubs, breakfast clubs, holiday clubs, creches), which is updated daily…
  7. Childminders

    Childminders provide childcare in their own homes, and are OFSTED Registered, to find out more, please see below.   Next review date June 2024
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