Childcare and early years settings
Setting up new childcare or expanding existing provision
Support setting up new childcare or expanding existing provision including; nursery provision, out of school provision or holiday clubs, childcare on school sites or becoming a childminder.
Safeguarding
Information, guidance and tools to support childcare providers in their roles and responsibilities of keeping children safe.
Early education funding (EEF)
Two and three year old funding information for childcare providers and professionals including the online headcount and provider portal and two year olds referral form.
Childcare sufficiency
An overview of childcare provision in Lancashire.
Children looked after guidance for early years settings
About children looked after (CLA), Personal Education Plans (PEP) and the updated Lancashire nursery PEP.
SEND - information for professionals
Information for professionals. Includes EHC plans, NHS SEND register and Lancashire Breaktime toolkit.
Vacancies in early years settings
Early years vacancies across Lancashire.