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The Department for Education and Skills contains a range of information about recent policy developments and initiatives. The site is useful for gaining an overview of current priorities that are relevant to Early Years |
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The national Sure Start unit is an interdepartmental government unit that details the government programme to deliver the best start in life for every child. It brings together, early education, childcare, health and family support. The site contains a broad range of resources and publications that may are useful for gaining an understanding of current policy and issues relevant to practice. |
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The Children's Workforce Development Council (CWDC) aims to improve the lives of children and young people. It does this by ensuring that the people working with children have the best possible training, qualifications, support and advice. It helps children and young people's organisations and services to work together, so that the child is at the centre of all our services. The site contains a detailed overview of issues relating to implementation of the Children's Workforce Strategy |
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DfES site with overview of ECM agenda plus guidance on delivery services. |
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TDA works to improve training and development of the whole school workforce. See details of TDA's practical advice and support to LAs in developing extended services in school. The National Remodelling Team was set up to support local authorities and schools with the implementation of the National Agreement and the development of extended services. |
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Extended Schools Support Service - works with the TDA and 4Children to offer focused support to schools, local authorities and others involved in providing extended services to schools. |
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Is a national charitiy dedicated to creating opportunities and buidling futures for children. |
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Supports 15,000 membership of early years providers across England, providing care and education for pre-school children, and support and advice for their parents. |
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DfES site for schools, including useful information on extended schools. |
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is a registered charity supporting parents in bringing up children and promoting wellbeing of families. |
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Provides information about individual childcare services available in local areas throughout the UK. |
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Is an organisation encouraging young people to take part in volunteer projects in their local area. |
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National Day Nursery Association |
