Updated April 2023. How we intend to meet the sufficiency duty for the children we look after, improve the quality and choice of placements and minimise the likelihood of suitable placements not being available locally (PDF 716 KB)
From September 2024, up to 15 hours of childcare and early education will be available for eligible working families in England with a child aged between 9 and 23 months old.
Working parents are eligible if they earn equal to a minimum of 16 hours at the National Minimum or Living Wage and less
Following a consultation, members of Lancashire County Council's cabinet have agreed the proposed expansion of Lea Community Primary School to provide an additional 210 places, by admitting 30 additional pupils to each Reception year with effect from September 2024.
Following a consultation, members of Lancashire County Council's cabinet have agreed the proposed expansion of Longridge High School to provide an additional 225 places, by admitting 45 additional pupils to each Year 7 with effect from September 2024.
You must still apply from your child's current home address before the national deadline of 31 October 2024 for secondary and 15 January 2025 for primary.
If you are about to move house, please contact the Area Education Office with your new address so that letters that are sent to you do not go
Some two year olds in Lancashire may qualify for up to 15 hours a week at a local nursery or childminder, funded by the government. Check if you are eligible and search for a provider. From April 2024 working parents are eligible if they earn from 16 hours a week at the National Minimum Wage
requirements was held between 22 April and 17 June 2024. There was strong support from respondents for all of the EYFS changes, with clear consensus that these will improve children’s safety and align with current best practice in early years settings.
From 1 September 2025, all registered early