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Early Years and childcare information for professionals

Early Years and childcare information for professionals

Find guidance, resources and support for early years professionals in Somerset. Access information on inclusion, safeguarding, funding, training and best practice

Provider training and resources

Early Years training and resources
Training opportunities through workshops for providers across a range of topics
Speech, language and communication recommended resources
Links to useful resources and information that can help you in supporting all children
Useful links for Early Years Providers
Useful links to different websites we work closely with to bring Early Years providers up to date and helpful information
Early Years Foundation Stage
The new Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is mandatory for all early years providers
Early years providers guidance documents
Documents including the latest statutory guidance and Provider Agreement, and information on claiming, invoicing and charging
Somerset Graduated Response Framework
A guide to make sure every child and young person in a Somerset education setting gets the support they need

Funding and entitlement for providers

Grant funding for activities during school holidays
Community Inclusion and Activity Team support providers to deliver inclusive activities across Somerset
Early Years Entitlement information for providers
All 3 and 4 years olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early years entitlement, or nursery funding, a week
Early Years Pupil Premium information for providers
Information on the pupil premium and qualifying criteria
Early Learning for 2 year olds funding – information for providers
Families receiving some forms of support can apply for childcare funding for 2 year olds
Funded childcare for working parents – provider information
Eligible working parents can get up to 30 hours of free childcare per week from the funding period after their child turns 9 months old
Funding for early years settings
Money available to support the learning and development of young children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

Representation and communication providers

The Early Years Support Team
Part of the Somerset Council Education Leadership Team
Early Years key partner contacts
Helpful contact information for our key partners, including Somerset’s Area SENCos, Children’s Social Care Team and the Entitlements Team
Early Years Partnership
A consultative group discussing strategic issues and financial matters relating to Early Years
Early Years SENCO network
Groups that meet once each term for early years SENCOs to share updates, ask questions and take part in training

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