Working in childcare
There are a large variety of different job roles within childcare. You can work on your own or with lots of others, at home or in a childcare group. Whatever type of childcare role you would like to work in this section should be able…Health and medicines
As you already know it is vital that you have policies and procedures in place to deal with everything relating to children’s health – from daily medication information to what happens in an emergency! This section should have some helpful information to assist you when…Meals, snacks and nutrition
Offering food in your setting Most childcare providers offer meals or snacks to some degree but whether you make children a sandwich or a hot meal it is just important to ensure that it is both nutritional and safe to eat. This section provides more…Money, funding and fees
This section has many purposes. It is intended to provide information on funding available for settings (when it is available); details of how much childcare costs in the borough; details of any discounts you may be entitled to; but also to provide you with information…Early learning for 2 year olds (practitioners)
Up to 40% of two year olds nationally are entitled to up to 15 hours of funded early education a week term time until they become entitled for the universal funded early education for three and four year olds (the term following their third birthday)…Contacting the Redbridge Early Years Service
Early Years and Childcare Improvement Teams (EYCIT) The Early Years and Childcare Improvement Teams (EYCIT) provide advice, guidance and support to early years and childcare settings. This can include where you have a query relating to the EYFS, business support and developing your childcare practice. …