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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.Boy with painted hands

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

Mum holding a baby 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

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Cheshire East Council  Telephone: 0300 123 55 00
Westfields, Middlewich Road, Sandbach, CW11 1HZ
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