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In this section you can find information on accessing childcare settings. Please read our advice pages below, under Useful Information, relating to specific childcare settings. You can find more information by browsing the leaflets in the links under Related Files on the right of the page. Childcare can offer…

Information for Providers (including Free Entitlement)

This Page is for Childcare providers EY3 form to tell Ofsted about certain changes to individuals, including names, addresses and any start or leave dates. Click on is link to find the Form: Early years and childcare providers: EY3 changes to individuals Free Entitlement Providers (Including…

Looking at Becoming a Childminder in West Berkshire?

If you are considering registering as a Childminder in West Berkshire, before you apply to OFSTED, you need to consider the requirements to be Ofsted compliant. In West Berkshire we do offer our own approved pre-registration childminding course, please contact us to put your name down for…

What is a Childminder?

Childminders: Look after children in their own homes, Required to register with Ofsted Can look after 6 children under the age of 8 years, 3 of which can be under 5 and 1 of which can be under 1 at any one time (permission can…

What is a Day Nursery?

Day Nurseries are: Open between the hours of 8am and 6pm Monday to Friday all year round (excluding Bank Holidays). Required to register with Ofsted. Access free entitlement funding for 2,3 & 4 year olds. Offer part time and full time care. Inspected by Ofsted to ensure…

What is a pre-school?

A Pre-school Is an early years setting where young children under statutory school age have the opportunity to learn through activities, play and social interaction. Offers short sessional care on a term time only basis. Some provide wrap around care or extended hours for a…

What is an Out of School Club?

An Out of School Club: Provides out of school care for school aged children They are required to register with Ofsted if they provide care for children under 8 years of age, for more than two hours per day and more than 6 days per year. They can…
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