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Driving Early Years Inclusion

A downloadable PDF and a recording of a webinar held in November 2025 for local authorities

Resource Directory

This directory lists all the topics and resources available to local authorities on Childcare Works. It is a regularly updated downloadable PDF

Taking a strategic approach to HAF, wraparound childcare, childcare sufficiency and holiday provision for school-aged children

Watch a recording for local authority officers working across HAF, wraparound and childcare sufficiency. Published in September 2025

Case Study: Establishing Inclusion Hubs in Early Years Settings

Early Years and Wraparound Toolkit Launch

Watch a recording of this Childcare Works webinar held in January 2025

Case Study: Local authority management of SEN Inclusion Funding (SENIF) and Disability Access Funding

Early Years SEND Assessment Guidance and Resources

Annex E: Government Funded Childcare for Eligible Two-Year-Olds - Toolkit for Providers

Dingley’s Promise: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

A collection of videos and slide packs for local authorities, providers and schools

Dingley's Promise Part 1: Inclusive Practice Creating the Right Environment

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Dingley's Promise Part 2: Inclusive Practice - Progressing the Learning of Children with SEND

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Dingley's Promise Part 3: Partnerships and Collaborative Working

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Dingley's Promise Part 4: Strategies

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Dingley's Promise: Business Planning for Inclusion

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Dingley's Promise: Leadership Priorities

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Dingley's Promise: Daily Management for Inclusion

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Dingley's Promise: Preparing for Inclusion

This video is part of a series: Fostering Meaningful Inclusion in Early Years Settings

Securing Sufficiency for Early Years Children with SEND

Assessing Childcare Sufficiency for Children with SEND

Managing the Market and Securing Sufficient Inclusive Early Years Provision

Supply and Demand Measures

The Case for Supporting Early Years SEND Sufficiency

Why Securing Sufficient Early Years and Childcare Places for Children with SEND is Crucial to Council Wide Priorities

How to Conduct a PEST Analysis

This resource is part of: Provider Business Planning Support