Early Years and Childcare

Read the Kent Early Years and Childcare Strategy 2020-2023 on the KCC website.

Sufficiency and Sustainability

Support and information for providers on sufficient and sustainable settings.
Improvement and Standards

Advice, support and training for all Early Years and childcare providers.
Equality and Inclusion

Advice, support and training for equality and inclusion including Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND).
Partnership and Integration

Support and information for providers on partnership working with settings and parents.
Free Early Education

Support and information for providers delivering free early education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Kent Early Years and Childcare Provider Association

Information about this Association which is representative of all Early Years and Childcare provide types across Kent.
Kent Country Parks

Offering outdoor learning for all ages and abilities.

News articles

Pensioner Just Missing Out Scheme

9 Dec

Could you or someone you know be eligible to receive a £200 voucher which can be redeemed towards food, energy, or both?

LESAS Child Protection Newsletter - 2nd Edition for 24-25

6 Dec

The 2nd edition of the LESAS Child Protection newsletter for 24-25 is now available for Designated Safeguarding Leads in Education Settings.

Gifts and Hospitality Policy

28 Nov

On 12th July 2024, the Schools Funding Forum agreed inclusion of an additional section in the Scheme for Financing Schools regarding Gifts and Hospitality.

No Pens Day

27 Nov

Tell us what your classroom got up to for No Pens Day 2024

Eyes Open campaign– Together Against Child Exploitation

25 Nov

The Eyes Open campaign is dedicated to educating young people and their parents/carers about the dangers of grooming, exploitation, and the deceptive tactics used by criminal gangs.