Articles on Childcare & Early Learning (28)
Childcare and Early Learning
High quality childcare can give your child a better start in life. It can also give you the freedom to return to work or education or simply to take a break from your everyday routine, safe in the knowledge that your child is in good…Childcare Brokerage Service
Finding the right childcare for your family is really important. Getting to know about the different childcare options for your child, how much childcare providers charge, what their Ofsted report means, these things may feel a bit daunting, especially if you are a new parent.…Childcare business support
Find out more about managing a childcare business including marketing, paperwork and buying and choosing equipment. There are many different childcare businesses including day nurseries, pre-school playgroups and wraparound out of school provision. You may wish to start your own business but don't know where…Childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities
Children who have disabilities and their families are entitled to good quality, affordable, flexible childcare, just like any other child or family. Finding the right childcare is important when your child has a special educational need or disability (SEND). There are laws to protect children from…Childcare News and Events
Information, resources and regular news updates for childcare providers in Sandwell. This section is for providers and practitioners to use to keep up to date with developments in the childcare sector, access Sandwell Early Years training and support and follow best practice in the profession.…Childcare provided by relatives
Childcare provided by a relative of the child, in the child's own home does not class as qualifying childcare. This includes relatives by blood, half blood, marriage or civil partnership who are registered or approved childcare providers. For these purposes a relative means a: parent…Childcare Sufficiency Report
Local authorities are required by legislation to secure sufficient childcare, so far as is reasonably practicable, for working parents, or for training for employment, for children aged 0-14 (or up to 18 for disabled children). The local authority must report annually to elected council members…Childminder briefing session
What is a childminding briefing session? The information session is an opportunity to find out more about running a childminding business. You can ask questions and get an insight in to the day to day routines of a childminder. Attending the session gives you the…Childminding and Child Development
A Childminder is one childcare option for families. Childminders look after children in a home environment. They are Ofsted registered and will look after smaller groups of children than a nursery or pre-school playgroup. They can be flexible and may also offer care evenings and…