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
28 Nov
On 12th July 2024, the Schools Funding Forum agreed inclusion of an additional section in the Scheme for Financing Schools regarding Gifts and Hospitality.
27 Nov
Tell us what your classroom got up to for No Pens Day 2024
The Eyes Open campaign is dedicated to educating young people and their parents/carers about the dangers of grooming, exploitation, and the deceptive tactics used by criminal gangs.
22 Nov
Letter from Jess Phillips, MP Minister for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women & Girls.
This special day is dedicated to enhancing students’ communication skills through engaging, hands-on activities that don’t involve writing. By putting down their pens, students will have the chance to talk, listen, and collaborate in creative ways, developing essential skills for their future.
Early years and childcare bulletin
View the recent early years and childcare bulletin.