Childcare Expansion Myth-buster for Providers
An easy-to-read infographic with comprehensive and accurate information about the childcare expansion
Ofsted Early Years Provider Registration Advice
Applying to register with Ofsted: what you need to know Below is a useful Ofsted flowchart to help you determine what type of provider you should apply to register as. This infographic is for all types of providers, including childminders. It’s important to use the correct Ofsted form to complete your application. Which registration service […]
Sufficiency Assessment – A Childcare Works Resource Directory
This downloadable PDF lists all the Childcare Works resources available to local authorities on the topic of sufficiency
Maximising Existing Marketing and Promotional Materials – a Resource for Providers and Schools
Marketing and promotion are important tasks for all providers, especially as the expansion of early education and wraparound childcare continues. This summary document (PDF) for providers and schools contains: The Early Years and Wraparound toolkits and the marketing sections of the Early Years and Wraparound Toolkits The series of marketing recordings Childcare Choices and government […]
Maximising Existing Marketing and Promotional Materials – a Resource for Local Authorities
Childcare Works has created this summary document (PDF) which details information and guidance for you as a local authority to use and content you can share with schools, childminders and PVI group providers to signpost directly to the marketing and promotion support available on the HUB and Childcare Choices. We have created this document for […]
Employment Allowance Further Guidance
Colleagues within the Department for Education have been working closely with HMRC to provide additional guidance on the Employment Allowance – use the button below to download the PDF.
Code Validation FAQ for Parents Accessing the New Childcare Entitlements
Many parents have questions specifically about the code validation stage of the childcare application process. We have collated an FAQ designed to support parents to navigate the application, code validation and reconfirmation process. If you are a local authority, you may want to use this to check any communications you already have for parents, or […]
Speech and Language Resources for Practitioners
An introduction to speech, language and communication Speech and Language UK’s free introduction to speech, language and communication course introduces how to support children and young people’s speech, language and communication skills, why this is crucial for learning and wellbeing, and how to identify children with challenges. View the online short course here Speech, […]
Local Authority Organisational Structures in Early Years Teams
These case studies showcase five different examples of organisational structures in Local Authority Early Years teams, including size, roles and where teams are situated in the wider authority. They discuss what makes each approach a success, and offer practical reference tools for any Local Authority leaders exploring options for their own teams and local context. […]