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.
Wraparound care and Holidays, Activities and Food programme
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.