Articles on Childcare & Early Learning (28)
Disability Access Fund (DAF)
Additional funding is available for providers to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Children aged 3 and 4 years old, who are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and claiming an Early Education Funded place could be eligible to apply for the Disability Access Fund (DAF).…Early Years Bitesize Training
Sandwell Early Years bitesize training for providers and practitioners. The Sandwell Early Years Team has produced a series of "Bitesize" training materials, covering a range of important topics, that all Early Years practitioners can access at any time. Once a set of training has been…Early Years Pupil Premium
If your child is 3 or 4 years old and receiving the universal 15 hours free childcare in Sandwell, your childcare provider may be eligible for Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP). The Early Years Pupil Premium is extra funding paid to your registered childcare provider…Early Years Support
Sandwell Early Years information, advice and support. Find information on EYFS Framework, Ofsted regulations, DfE guidance, marketing, social media and business support. Get the latest guidance and stay up to date with changes to regulations. Check out the information and resources, statistical data and early…Financial support for families
Find out what financial support and benefits may be available to families from pregnancy to school age. As a family, you may be entitled to benefits or financial support, depending on your circumstances and the age of your child or children. Get information on employment…Free Childcare for 2 year olds
Free childcare is available for eligible 2 year olds, for 15 hours a week during term time. Your child will have the chance to have fun, play, learn socialise and make new friends. If your child is eligible, they can take up a place at…Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds - 15 hours (Universal Entitlement)
All 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to a maximum of 570 hours of free childcare a year (15 hours a week for 38 weeks a year). Free childcare is an opportunity for your child to play and learn in a quality environment…Free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds - 30 hours (Extended Entitlement)
Working parents with 3 and 4 year old children may be entitled to an extra 15 hours a week of flexible free childcare giving them 30 hours childcare a week for at least 38 weeks a year (1140 hours a year). Free childcare is an…Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
On this page you will find the most commonly asked questions about childcare and family information. If you can't find the answer to your question in the FAQs or by using the' Search tool', please contact the Family Information Service and we'll respond within 5…