Information for childcare providers

Legislation and regulation

National early years legislation, regulation, child protection and safeguarding guidelines with specific guidance for group-based providers, childminders, and wraparound care providers.

Safeguarding

Information and guidance on safeguarding for early years and childcare providers.

Set up or expand childcare provision

Find out how to start and develop a childcare business.

Business support

Advice on business and financial planning, marketing, recruitment and offering Early Years Funded Entitlement.

Practice support

Links to resources, information and guidance for early years and childcare professionals.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Information and guidance on supporting children and young people with SEND in early years and childcare settings.

Childminders

Guidance on how to become a childminder and support for existing childminders.

School-age childcare

Information for wraparound and Holidays, Activities and Food (HAF) childcare providers.

Staffing

Information to support providers with workforce recruitment and retention.

Training and qualifications

Find out about qualifications and training opportunities for practitioners.

Early Years Funding

Information, advice and guidance for early years and childcare providers relating to the Early Years Funded Entitlements.

Online Provider Portal

The Online Provider Portal is available for early years and childcare providers to submit data and funding claims.