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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

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

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

Childcare and Early Years Education

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

Support for families

SENCo Support Groups

SENCo Support Groups for Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators in Early Years Education and childcare settings

Early Years Education Funding

Help for Early Years Education and childcare providers in Hampshire with Early Years Education funding provided by Central Government

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.

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.

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

Registering a new childcare business with Ofsted

To set up a new childcare provision you are required by law to register with the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted).

Hampshire childcare market and sufficiency assessment

Find reports on the childcare market and sufficiency assessments across Hampshire

Services for Young Children Inclusion Team

Help for Early Years Education and childcare providers on accessing support for children with additional needs

Help with paying for childcare

Financial support is available if you and your family meet certain criteria

Support for families Support for young people Support for special needs

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

Transition

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

Services for Young Children Calendar of Events

Briefings and events delivered by Services for Young Children.

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

Business support and advice for Early Years Education and childcare providers

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.

SfYC Portage Support

Portage is a home visiting educational service for families with children from nine months old to statutory school age, who have additional needs and meet the Portage referral criteria

Autumn 2026 SENCO Time to Talk Support Group - Event in Eastleigh

Morning session: 10am to midday