Working in early years and childcare

Information for childcare professionals about delivering the Early Years Free Entitlements (EYFE) for children from the age of 9 months.

Information about funding to support children with Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to attend Ofsted registered childcare and activities.

Find out about the types of early years and childcare jobs and the qualifications and career progression available.

Find out what you'll need to set up a childcare business.

Find out how to register as a childminder in Brighton & Hove.

Find out where and how to advertise your early years and childcare vacancies, how we advertise locally, and other support we can offer.

How to set up a voluntary or community run 'non for profit' early years business.

Find a programme of training courses for early years providers. Our courses include safeguarding, paediatric first aid and a range of online learning courses.

A programme of training courses for early years providers in the city.

Regulations and qualifications for childcare staff.

Find links to resources providing support and guidance in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

Contact the Early Years Team to find out about support and services offered to early years and childcare providers.

Find out about Ofsted, how to register and useful links to Ofsted guidance.

Find a copy of our safeguarding letter and links to safeguarding information for childcare providers.

Find out what wraparound childcare is, how providers can get funding and find links to guidance and support.

Find out about The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework.

If you're a childcare provider, get advice on effective ways to use the Early Year Pupil Premium (EYPP).