Working in early years and childcare

Find out how we support early years professionals, how to get funding and how to find a rewarding career in the early years sector.

Funding for early years and childcare providers

The Early Years Free Entitlements (EYFE)
Information for childcare professionals about delivering the Early Years Free Entitlements (EYFE) for children from the age of 9 months.
Including children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in school childcare
Information about funding to support children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to attend Ofsted registered childcare and activities.

Find a job or set up a business in early years and childcare

Careers in early years and childcare
Find out about the types of early years and childcare jobs and the qualifications and career progression available.
Setting up a new childcare business
Find out what you'll need to set up a childcare business.
Becoming a registered childminder
Find out how to register as a childminder in Brighton & Hove.
How to advertise early years and wraparound jobs
Find out where and how to advertise your early years and childcare vacancies, how we advertise locally, and other support we can offer.
Voluntary and community early years sector
How to set up a voluntary or community run 'non for profit' early years business.

Training for early years and childcare providers

Training for early years and childcare providers in Brighton & Hove
Find a programme of training courses for early years providers. Our courses include safeguarding, paediatric first aid and a range of online learning courses.
Early Years Training on the Learning Zone

A programme of training courses for early years providers in the city.
Qualifications in early years and childcare
Regulations and qualifications for childcare staff.
Resources for childminders, nursery leaders and pre-school practitioners
Find links to resources providing support and guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Support for early years and childcare providers

Early Years Team

Contact the Early Years Team to find out about support and services offered to early years and childcare providers.
Ofsted for early years and childcare providers
Find out about Ofsted, how to register and useful links to Ofsted guidance.
Keeping children safe in an early years setting
Find a copy of our safeguarding letter and links to safeguarding information for childcare providers.
Support for wraparound and out of school childcare providers
Find out what wraparound childcare is, how providers can get funding and find links to guidance and support.
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Find out about The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.
How to use the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
If you're a childcare provider, get advice on effective ways to use the Early Year Pupil Premium (EYPP).