Cambridgeshire's early years and childcare services are responsible for developing childcare places throughout the county and for supporting existing childcare providers.
A range of support is offered, from grants and financial help to practical support and guidance from specialist teams, such as:
- Childminding Support and Development Team
- Early Years and Childcare Sufficiency Team
- Childcare and Playwork Adviser (CAPA) Team
- Early Years Foundation Stage Adviser (EYFSA) Team
- Workforce Development - Childcare Careers Team
- Workforce Development - Qualifications and Training Team
- Equalities Team
- Area Early Years Support for Learning Teams
- Childcare and Playwork Inclusion Coordinators
Local Agreement
'The Local Agreement for Childcare Providers in Cambridgeshire' outlines Cambridgeshire County Council's responsibilities and the expectations that the County Council has of providers who sign the Local Agreement. A copy can be found in the Publications area of this web page.
National Organisations that support Childcare Providers
There are a number of national organisations that support childcare providers, such as:
- National Childminding Association (NCMA)
- Pre-school Learning Alliance (PLA)
- National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
- The Daycare Trust
- 4Children
To find out more about these organisations, follow the links to their websites under Related Links.