Useful Information for Childcare Providers

This page contains useful information for you and your setting. 

• Child Safety Week is for anyone working with families or children.  The emphasis of the Week is on empowering families to take action
• Preparing for Swine Flu in Schools and Early Years Settings Document (PDF, 2.46MB)
• CRB & ISA Factsheet for Childcare Providers (PDF, 1.14MB)
• Update from DCFS called Information for providers about Early Years Single Funding Formula
• Cool Milk supply free and subsidised school milk to children in pre-schools, nurseries and primary schools - Every child under the age of five is entitled to a free 189ml serving of milk whilst in attendance of a registered daycare provider for two or more hours a day.

Other useful pages on the Cheshire East Council website also include:

The Childcare Workforce Development Team provides a programme of training, information, and advice as well as funding for Early Years and Childcare practitioners to attain qualifications, and access continuing professional development. Additionally, they help people find out about careers in childcare and support employers with information about training and employment issues.

Current information from Cheshire East Council regarding the Early Years Single Funding Formula can be found on the Early Years Reform pages.