Early Years and Childcare
Read the Kent Early Years and Childcare Strategy 2020-2023 on the KCC website.
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Sufficiency and Sustainability
Support and information for providers on sufficient and sustainable settings.
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Improvement and Standards
Advice, support and training for all Early Years and childcare providers.
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Equality and Inclusion
Advice, support and training for equality and inclusion including Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
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Partnership and Integration
Support and information for providers on partnership working with settings and parents.
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Free Early Education
Support and information for providers delivering free early education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
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Kent Early Years and Childcare Provider Association
Information about this Association which is representative of all Early Years and Childcare provide types across Kent.
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Kent Country Parks
Offering outdoor learning for all ages and abilities.
News articles
How lockdown has impacted their support network, academic goals, and social and emotional wellbeing.
18 Feb
Updated advice to all Early Years providers, Schools and Further Education providers.
The Children's Portal is currently unavailable.
One of the most damaging effects of the pandemic has been the impact on the mental health of children and young people.
Education Secretary launches review of Children’s Social Care.
Early years and childcare bulletin
View the recent early years and childcare bulletin.