National Standards The government standards for Under Eights Day Care and Childminding www.childcarelink.gov.uk/standards.asp Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Framework All providers are required to use the EYFS to ensure that children receive a quality experience that supports their development and learning. It combines Curriculum Guidance for the Foundation Stage (2000), the Birth to Three Matters (2002) framework and the National Standards for Under 8s Daycare and Childminding (2003). www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk/eyfs/ British Association for Early Childhood Education
Provides a network of support & advice for everyone concerned with the education & care of young children from birth to eight www.early-education.org.uk Childcare.co.uk Find local childcare providers using the postcode search facility on this very comprehensive site www.childcare.co.uk 4 Children
National charity for Out of School Childcare offering advice and support on all aspects of out of school care www.4children.org.uk National Day Nurseries Association
The organisation promotes quality care and education; offers advice on good practice, develops training and support programmes and reviews registration and inspection procedures www.ndna.org.uk The Daycare Trust
A charity, promoting quality childcare that is affordable, accessible, and based on principles of equality. Provides a free information service to parents, and publishes research, guides & information packs.
www.daycaretrust.org.uk The Pre-school Learning Alliance A national charity which supporting the early education and development of children
www.pre-school.org.uk Parents Centre Advice & information on finding childcare www.parentscentre.gov.uk |