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Early Years and Childcare

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

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    Support and information for providers on sufficient and sustainable settings.

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

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

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    Support and information for providers delivering free early education for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.

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

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News articles

NHS Kent and Medway's Asthma Friendly Schools scheme

2 May

Helping children with asthma to stay well

Families First, Family Hub Quality Assurance & Practice Framework Roadshows

2 May

Invite to all School Designated Safeguarding Leads

Kent-Teach Big Summer Book Swap 2025

25 Apr

Kent-Teach are running a campaign to help get new book titles into class libraries by facilitating a Kent wide book swap. Join the swap today!

HR Connect

24 Apr

News and Resources

Neurodiversity Webpages- Kent and Medway

8 Apr

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Early years and childcare bulletin

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A message from Christine McInnes

This week Christine provides an update on Communities of schools,  and the Early Years reform.

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Events

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May
Sensory Circuits

Sensory circuits

17
May
Autism Education Trust Training Making Sense of Autism & Developing Toileting in the Early Years

Autism Education Trust Training Making Sense of Autism & Developing Toileting in the Early Years

14
Jun
Autism Education Trust Training Making Sense of Autism & Developing Toileting in the Early Years

Autism Education Trust Training Making Sense of Autism & Developing Toileting in the Early Years

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