A Guide to Early Learning and Childcare (PDF 1.14 MB) sets out our policy for the allocation of early learning and childcare places.
The content of this guide includes information about:
- Entitlement, Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard
- Making an application for an Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) Place:
- When and where to apply for a place
- What early learning and childcare is available
- Applying for a place in any Early Childhood Centre (ECC) or Funded Provider (FP)
- Models of Early Learning and Childcare:
- Childminders
- Blended Model – Childminders
- Split Placement between two ELC Settings
- Cross Boundary places
- Ballot
- Early Learning and Childcare Allocations Policy
- Local Authority Centres
- Funded ELC Providers
- Childminders
- Useful contacts