Early Years and childcare
Here you will find useful information on all aspects of childcare and early education in Buckinghamshire.
Support and advice is available through the Early Years and Childcare Service.
Contact us
For more information call 0845 6884944
or email familyinfo@buckscc.gov.uk
Parents
All children are entitled to attend a free part time early education place from the term after their third birthday until they start school.
Choosing the right childcare and early education for your child is an important decision. Childcare can be offered by private, independent and voluntary providers as well as schools. We can help you make the right choice and provide information on your entitlement to childcare, how to choose a place and help you to find childcare that suits both you and your children.
Contact Buckinghamshire Family Information Service to find an up to date list of where places are available in your area.
Providers
For existing providers and anyone wishing to become a childcare provider useful information is available on
- Ofsted registration, workforce training and development, quality and Early Years Foundation Stage, access and inclusion, childcare places, playwork and Early Education Funding.
If you are interested in becoming a provider you can find information here to help you set up.
- grants and financial support, practical information
- advice, training and support on business management
Careers in childcare
Working with children is a rewarding career. Childcare providers offer a range of career choices and working patterns with something to offer all age groups and genders.
Information about career choices, training, qualifications and working with children is here. Vacancies in Early Years, Childcare and Playwork from providers within Bucks can be found here and also in the main Jobs section.
Buckinghamshire Family Information Service
Buckinghamshire Family Information Service (FIS) is an internet, telephone and outreach service. It provides information, advice and assistance to parents of children and young people aged 0 to 19 years old (up to 25 years old for young people with special needs). For further information, please visit the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service site.