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Early years
For current childcare practitioners and those wishing to enter the sector. Find information about the Early Years Foundation Stage, recruitment, training, funding, starting a career in childcare, as well as handy hints and the latest industry news.
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Due to essential system maintenance the Citizen and Provider Portals will be unavailable on:
- Friday 25 September (6pm) - Monday 28 September (8am)
We’re sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Supporting you during Coronavirus
Information to support Early Years providers during the current COVID-19 crisis.
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Early years SEND inclusion
Specialist teachers supporting Leicestershire children from birth until entry into school who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
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Childcare practice
Supporting providers with guidance, information, partner links and templates that relate to the four Ofsted inspection outcomes in the common inspection framework.
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Training and Professional Development
Information about qualifications and training courses.
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Setting up and running a childcare business
Our business development advisors can help you to build your business and keep it profitable.
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School readiness toolkit
Information for early years providers and schools to support school readiness
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Local Safeguarding Children Board, Ofsted, DfE and partners
Links to supporting documents and guidance.
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Holiday playschemes
Information to enable childcare providers to apply for the Playscheme Grant.
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Latest news
Local and national early years news including training opportunities, safeguarding updates and Funding advice and guidance.
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FEEE information for providers
Tools and information to help providers administer FEEE successfully, including 30 hours extended FEEE.
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Support from the Local Authority
Find contact details and how the Early Learning and Childcare Service supports new and existing childcare providers to improve outcomes for children.
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Safeguarding
Guidance information from the LSCB, DfE, Ofsted and partner organisations.
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Children in Care
If you are an early years provider you may have a Child in Care (CiC) attending your setting.
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SEND - the Local Offer
Information for schools and settings about providing and managing Leicestershire's 'Local Offer' for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
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Out of School providers (OOS)
For childcare providers who give Out of School care for children in Leicestershire.
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Recruitment and Retention of Staff
For owners / managers, childcare staff and those wanting to enter the sector. Advice and guidance on all areas of the recruitment process, from individuals starting a career in childcare to employers safe recruitment and retaining quality staff.
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School readiness - information for parents
Information for parents on how to prepare their child for school.