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Business support - Early Years, Wraparound and Out of School Childcare

Business support and advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Early Years education and childcare providers

Find resources to support Early Years Education and childcare providers in Hampshire

Information for professionals

Transition

Help with the transition process for a child with additional needs transitioning to school or another setting

Opening a new childcare business in Hampshire

Services for Young Children offers comprehensive support, advice and training for those wanting to open a nursery, pre-school, childminding service or out of school club in Hampshire

Training

Find training courses available to childminders, early years and playwork practitioners working in or linked to childcare settings in Hampshire and registered with Ofsted

Childcare and early years

Information for parents and carers who are looking for childcare and early years education services in Hampshire

Safeguarding Early Years

Safeguarding advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Concerns with your child's early development

Concerns with your child's early development and how to get support. This support may be referred to as special educational needs and disability (SEND) or additional needs.

Children in Care

Guidance for Early Years Education and childcare settings with children in care

Types of childcare and early years education provision

Types of childcare and early years education provision in Hampshire

Early Years Foundation Stage

Help for Early Years Education and childcare providers with meeting the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework

Help if you are in education

Students should talk to their college, sixth form or university about the funding that is available

Childcare provider resources

Resources for Early Years Education and childcare providers

Booking early years and childcare training and support courses

Find out how to book Early years and childcare training and support courses

Working Families Entitlement

Eligibility, codes and appeals process

Careers in childcare and early years

This is a vitally important sector which needs staff at all levels to provide the quality care and education that young and older children deserve.

Financial support for children in Early Years Education

Eligible families are entitled to Early Years Education (EYE) funding based on the age of the child and eligibility criteria

Support for families Support for young people Support for special needs

Early Years Education (EYE) Funding

Guidance for Early Years Education and childcare providers on claiming your setting's EYE funding

Funded childcare for working families

Eligible Working Families of children from 9 months may be, or may soon be, eligible for funded Early Years Education (EYE) with registered childcare providers

Plan and fund your qualification training

Find out about qualifying courses for careers in early years education

The Healthy Early Years (HEY) programme

Learn how the Healthy Early Years Audit helps Early Years Education and childcare settings to develop the health and well-being of their children and staff

Autumn 2026 Early Years and Out of School Childcare, Designated Safeguarding Lead support meeting/webinar - online

Afternoon session: 1pm to 3pm

Autumn 2026 Early Years and Out of School Childcare, Designated Safeguarding Lead support meeting/webinar - online

Morning session: 9:30am to 11:30am

Autumn 2026 Early Years and Out of School Childcare, Designated Safeguarding Lead support meeting/webinar - online

Evening session: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Early years and childcare training and support

We offer Hampshire schools, early years and childcare providers a range of support and training opportunities to improve outcomes for children.

Childcare and early years practitioners