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Early Years education and childcare providers

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

Information for professionals

Childcare and early years

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

Working in childcare, early years or wraparound care

Working in childcare, early years or wraparound care in Hampshire (including childminding), Find out about qualifications, registration, training and search for childcare jobs.

Young carers

Help and support for young carers in Hampshire

Hampshire Children and Young People’s Plan (CYPP) 2022 to 2025

Hampshire Children and Young People’s Plan. The CYPP reflects a shared commitment to make Hampshire an even better place where all children and young people have the best possible start in life and are supported by the whole community to succeed.

Supporting victims of crime and preventing re-offending

Hampshire Youth Justice Service provides support for both the victims of crime and for the young people who have offended

About short breaks

Short breaks enable children and young people with disabilities or additional needs to join in with safe and fun activities. They give parents or carers an opportunity to have a short break from caring.

Early Years Pupil Premium

Early Years Pupil Premium funding for three and four year old children attending an early years education setting

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

Short break activities

Activities for young people with additional needs.

Early Learning for 2-Year-Olds Funding

Guidance for Early Years Education and childcare providers on offering flexibility to parents with their free early years education entitlement

Childcare and Early Years Education

Types of childcare available, financial support options and information about Early Years Education (EYE)

Support for families

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

Disability Access Fund

The Disability Access Fund (DAF) is money that childcare providers can use to support children with disabilities or special educational needs.

Support for special needs Support for families

Short Breaks and Gateway Cards

Short breaks enable children and young people with disabilities or additional needs to join in with safe and fun activities. They give parents or carers an opportunity to have a short break from their caring responsibilities.

Support for families and carers

Support for families and carers of children or young people with disabilities or additional needs. (via Hampshire Parent/Carer Network (HPCN), Hampshire SENDIASS, specialist support).

Services for Young Children

Services for Young Children (SfYC) Offices - Hampshire

Moodle

Learn about the Moodle site from Services for Young Children

Children in Care

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

Working Families Entitlement

Eligibility, codes and appeals process

Back to Basics

Empowering parents and carers to support their child’s emotional wellbeing within the home

Health and wellbeing Support for families Support for young people

Hampshire childcare market and sufficiency assessment

Find reports on the childcare market and sufficiency assessments across Hampshire

Support for working parents

The importance of family-friendly policies to support parents into work and improve the retention of staff. Find out about rights to maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave and flexible working.