Articles on Early education and childcare (19)
2 year olds: 15 hours government-funded childcare support for eligible working parents and families receiving additional support
From April 2024, more 2 year old children may be eligible to 15 hours of government-funded childcare per week during term-time (up to 38 weeks per year). These hours can be used at any nursery or childminder who are registered to offer these entitlements. Find…2 year olds: 15 hours government-funded childcare support for families receiving additional support
Is your family living on a low income or claiming income based benefits? Does your two year old have additional needs, or have they left care? You may be entitled to claim government-funded childcare up to a maximum of 15 hours during term time. Every eligible…3 and 4-year-olds: 15 hours of government-funded childcare for all and 30 hours for eligible working families
In this section you can find out about the government-funded early education entitlements for 3 and 4-year-olds: 15 HOURS FUNDED CHILDCARE FOR ALL 3 AND 4-YEAR-OLDS All 3 and 4 children who are residents in England can access 15 hours of childcare support. How do I…Additional needs and SEND
Family Hubs are fully inclusive. This means that all activities welcome children who may have additional needs, and reasonable adjustments will be made were necessary. All Family Hubs in the borough have sensory play facilities for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).…Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA)
A Childcare Sufficiency Assessment (CSA) is an assessment of existing childcare provision in the borough, mapping supply of, demand for and gaps in the childcare market. The Childcare Act 2006 places a legal duty on local authorities to secure sufficient childcare (so far as is…Common SEND needs explained
There are lots of reasons for a child or young person to have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). On this page, you can find information on the most common causes across the Bi-Borough. Click on one of the links below to read about what…Early education and childcare
When children are aged between 0-5 years, they are said to be in their “early years”. The early years are an important time for all children because experiences early-on in life can have long-term effects on development. They can be especially crucial years for children…Early education and childcare Q&As
On this page, you can find answers to your questions regarding early years and childcare for special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). All the questions have been submitted by local parents and answered by Local Authority staff. Click on a question to read the response. …