Early Years and Childcare

Sufficiency and sustainability

Support and information for providers on sufficient and sustainable settings.
Early Years and Childcare Quality Team

Advice, support and training for all Early Years and childcare providers.
Childminding Quality and Sufficiency Team

A wealth of experience to support all childminders at every stage of their career, from those already established to those just starting out.
Free Early Education

Support and information for providers delivering free early education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Kent Early Years and Childcare Provider Association

Information about this Association which is representative of all Early Years and Childcare provide types across Kent.
Kent Country Parks

Offering outdoor learning for all ages and abilities.
Collaborations, communication and information

Information about collaborations, the Children and Families and Information Service and communications.

News articles

Help end domestic abuse - join the 16 Days of Activism campaign

29 Sep

Every year, the global campaign to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) takes place from 25 November to 10 December.

LESAS Child Protection Newsletter 2025-26 edition 6 published

10 Jul

We are pleased to share edition six of the LESAS Child Protection Newsletter for 2025-26, designed to support safeguarding practice in education settings.

Launch of our new Support Levels Guidance - strengthening our collective approach to safeguarding

3 Jul

We are pleased to share that our new Support Levels Guidance (SLG) is now live.

KCC Budget Consultation 2027-28

1 Jul

Have your say!

Local Area SEND inspection - Practitioner views

26 Jun

This survey is for practitioners who work with children or young people with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in education, health or care services.