The Coalition's Programme for Government made a number of commitments to support families with young children.
This section contains the latest information from the Department on early learning and childcare.
Early learning and childcare
Early Years educators
The introduction of Early Years educators (level 3) will support early years providers to ensure those who work with babies and young children become increasingly skilled and professional.
Bulletin 26 February 2013
Graduate leaders in Early Years
Information on graduate leaders in Early Years including the Early Years Professional Status (EYPS) and the new Early Years Teacher programme.
Bulletin 04 February 2013
More great childcare
Information about the report, More great childcare, which sets out the Government's plan of action for achieving its vision of a dynamic childcare market, delivering high quality early education.
General article 29 January 2013
Early intervention foundation
Outcomes of the Department's invitation for tenders to run an early intervention foundation.
General article 13 November 2012
Integrated Review FAQs - September 2012
Frequently asked questions on the integrated review.
FAQ 28 September 2012
Commission on childcare
Information on the commission on childcare and the associated call for evidence which ran from 19 July to 31 August 2012.
General article 20 September 2012
Children's centres discussion paper
Information for anyone who would like to become more involved in running Sure Start Children’s Centres, such as community groups, on behalf of a local authority. It is also for local authorities and anyone who uses or is involved in running children’s centres.
General article 24 May 2012
The importance of Early Years education
Evidence of the importance of high-quality Early Years education, particularly for the most disadvantaged.
General article 26 April 2012
Core purpose of Sure Start Children’s Centres
Information on the core purpose of Sure Start Children's Centres and an opportunity to share your views to contribute to its development.
General article 26 April 2012
