Early Years Toolkit
Childcare Works has created an early years toolkit for providers, schools and childminders
Childcare Works Webinar for Early Years Settings and Schools
Watch recordings of Childcare Works webinars held in May and June 2025
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
Early Years and Wraparound Toolkit Launch
Watch a recording of this Childcare Works webinar held in January 2025
Business Plan Template and Financial Forecasting Tool for Wraparound Providers
Business Plan Template The Business Plan Template from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council can be used by providers who are setting up or expanding wraparound provision and may support programme funding applications. View business plan here Financial Forecasting Tool The Financial Forecasting Tool from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is a spreadsheet which […]
Annex E: Government Funded Childcare for Eligible Two-Year-Olds – Toolkit for Providers
This document, created by Hull City Council in April 2024, provides a comprehensive toolkit for childcare providers delivering funded places for eligible two-year-olds in Hull. It outlines the assessment requirements, processes, and best practices for monitoring and supporting children’s development, with a focus on the three prime areas of learning: communication and language, physical development, […]
Dingley’s Promise: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings
A collection of videos and slide packs for local authorities, providers and schools
Help to Grow: Management Essentials
A free, online course that explains the essential business concepts required for growth. Through a series of practical, bite-sized videos and supporting resources, you will explore how to think more strategically about your business, your target market and your go-to-market strategy. This resource was published in June 2024.
Business Sustainability Health Tool
A tool developed by Lincolnshire County Council for providers (or local authorities supporting providers) which is designed to support you with understanding your overall business health, and areas you may need to focus on to improve. To use, open the spreadsheet and make your way through each tab one by one. This resource was published […]