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The school census gathers details on, for example, pupil gender, year group, religion, ethnicity, special educational needs, etc. Schools are classified according to type, or management type, to allow analysis of various sectors to take place. Geographical analysis is also...
Guidance to provide support for early years practitioners when completing the early years foundation stage (EYFS) progress check at age 2.
Examines whether 3 dietary diversity indices validate against Nutrient Adequacy Ratio and Mean Adequacy Ratio
Childcare arrangements for all ages and early years provision for children who are 5 years of age or younger.
What Tax-Free Childcare is, eligibility and how to apply
Information for early years providers, childminders and nurseries including guidance on the early years foundation stage (EYFS), funding and training.
Details of immunisations for children between 2 and 5 years, before they start school.
Ofsted has today published a report exploring early years provision in an international context.
Guidance on how Ofsted regulates childcare.
You must apply to register with Ofsted if you are the registered person, a registered individual or the nominated individual of a daycare.
This article documents differences in cognitive development in Ethiopia, India, Peru and Vietnam
Search for Sure Start Children's Centres near to your home to find out about daycare and parenting advice
Check what help you might be able to get with childcare schemes like tax credits, Tax-Free Childcare, childcare vouchers and free childcare or education for 2 to 4-year-olds.
An explanation of what happens to those judged inadequate on the Early Years Register and those not meeting registration requirements on the Childcare Register.
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