Early Years Foundation Stage and Childcare
Early Years and ChildCare Team
Cheshire East Early Years and Childcare Team work across all
localities in Cheshire East.
The team works to fulfil the duty of the Childcare Act 2006 that
requires all LAs and their partners to develop a broad and
inclusive strategy that has a focus on the provision of high
quality early learning and care.
The team of Early Years Consultants are at the forefront
of providing information, advice and training to the
Early Years workforce and supporting the quality improvement of all
settings. Early Years Consultants have a strong focus on
improving the quality of learning and development and
improving outcomes for children and families through support,
advice and challenge. This involves working with
leaders, managers and practitioners who work with children from
Birth – 5.
The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) – established
under the Childcare Act 2006 sets out a framework for learning,
development and care from birth to five, and defines high quality
Early Years provision as provision which:
- improves outcomes for every child through
high aspiration and effective practice;
- provides personalised learning, development
and support – tailored to the needs of individual children;
- involves parents in their children’s learning
and development;
- builds the foundations for future
success.
High quality provision has a number of essential
characteristics:
- the leadership, qualifications and quality of the workforce and
their understanding of Early Years pedagogy, anti-discriminatory
practice and equality;
- the importance of the home learning environment and the
involvement of parents in supporting and extending children’s
learning and development
- a safe and stimulating environment both indoors and outdoors
which promotes physical, mental and emotional health and well-being
and provides continuity of care.
The EYFS is currently under review. For more information
please read the Tickell
Review
The consultation period is now underway and will run from
6th July 2011 until 30th September 2011.
To participate in the consultation of the revised EYFS visit
The Department for
Educations website.
Business Support for Childcare Settings
Those wishing to establish a new childcare setting can contact a
Development Officer who is available to offer advice,
business support and guidance . Further information for childcare providers is
available on the Cheshire East Family Information Service (FIS) web
page. (details below)
Parents looking for Childcare
If
you are a parent looking for information about childcare or
services for young children in Chehsire East please contact the
Cheshire East Family Inmformation Service (details below)
The Cheshire East Family
Information Service (FIS) provides information, advice and
guidance for parents, carers, children and young people aged 0 - 19
years and for professionals working with them.FIS is a free,
impartial one-stop-shop service for parents/carers and young people
aged 0–19, providing accurate and detailed information on services
in Cheshire East, regionally and nationally. From childcare to
tax credits to guidance on bullying, the Family Information Service
can assist for all manner of queries, big or small.
Contact FIS on 0300 123 5033.
Contact the Early Years and Childcare Team
Email the
Early Years and Childcare Team or telephone us
on 01625 374182 or write to:
The Early Years and Childcare Team
Oakenclough Children’s Centre
Colshaw Drive
Wilmslow
SK9 2PZ
