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Early years and childcare

Latest news

Latest news for parents and childcare providers.

Family Information Service

Information, advice and assistance for families, children and young people


Employers

Information, advice and support for employers interested in providing a family friendly workplace

Providers

Information and support for people who work in childcare or early education


Magazines

News and information featuring in our termly Way Ahead and School's Out magazines

Career and business

Advice and guidance for working with children and young people or starting up a childcare business


Holiday and leisure activities

Activities during school holidays and throughout the year

Sure Start children's centres

Information about the programme to develop 50 children's centres in Surrey


Research and consultation

Childcare audits, childcare sufficiency assessments, recent research activities

Thinking about school

Thinking about school: Pointers for parents are four booklets to help prepare a child for school


Bookstart Treasure Chest

Free resource for three year olds to help with learning skills.

Parent handbooks

Parent handbooks providing a guide to parents and carers of 6-11 year olds and 12-18 year olds


A-Z of useful contacts

A list of relevant organisations including their websites and contact details