The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework is mandatory for all early years settings. It sets the standards that all early years providers must meet to ensure that children learn and develop well, and are kept healthy and safe.
Changes to the EYFS safeguarding requirements from
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The Lancashire County Museum Service is 50 years old this year. To celebrate we will be exploring the history of Lancashire, its people, places and traditions through 50 objects in our collections.
Health, safety and wellbeing management information. Information about the council's performance over the year and its plans for the coming financial year.
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.
the school directly or visit their website to get a SIF and return it to the school when complete.
The information you submit on a SIF is used by admission authorities to rank your child's application against the criteria in their published admission policy.
For primary schools, the SIF must
Check availability with your child’s school to find out what wraparound childcare is currently available in the area. Private, voluntary, and independent providers, including childminders and early years settings, are also able to offer wraparound childcare. Often, it’s run on a school site