A gateway to information and resources for all those working with children and their families in the foundation years.
Read more4Children is working with OPM and SIB to deliver a programme of business skills development and support within the early years and childcare sector. Stay tuned for updates!
Read moreGet in touch today for any advice on childcare and Youth services in your area.
Contact usPractical resource pack helping you to run and manage your childcare and out of school activities – with over 40 example policies and procedures
Read more4Children’s quality improvement framework for all childcare settings and integrated centres for young people within the 0–19 age range.
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The tabbed sections below highlight some of the latest support and services we provide for those working with children, young poeple and families.
What to expect, when? is a simple guide which takes parents through the expectations of each age band in the EYFS and how they can support their children’s learning and development.
Read MoreThe full resource pack of the 2014 EYFS Statutory Framework which includes: EYFS Framework 2014; Early Years Outcomes 2013; Quick reference guide to the changes to the 2008 framework; Development Matters 2012; The EYFS Progress Check at age two; EYFS for Parents (Parents Guide).
Read MoreIn 2013 4Children celebrated it's 30th year. From its origins and response to the changing working patterns of parents and the welfare of so called ‘latchkey’ children; to its pioneering work to deliver joined up local services and support today, children and families, including those with some of the most complex problems, are at the heart of all that we do. We look back at our main acheivemnts during 2013 and our aspirations for the future.
Read MoreA Case Study by RAF Leuchars on Partnership Working with a local school
Read MoreSheringham Hub is based within Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre in Newham and reaches out to a growing network of providers which currently includes 7 early years’ settings, 7 local primary schools and a network of more than 20 childminders.
Read MoreWooler is located in rural Northumberland. The Hub’s catchment area encompasses a 10 mile radius of Wooler and members include primary schools, a children’s centre, a playgroup and two childminders. Prior to the set-up of the Hub, many of the existing providers were part of the Local Authority’s Early Years Network.
Read MoreA presentation by Anne Hudson, Lead Early Years Adviser, Babcock LDP and Linda Murray, Devon Integrated Children's Service (Virgincare, at the 'Information sharing, Preparation for the Integrated Review' on the 19 May, London.
Read MoreA presentation by Dr Cathy Hamer, Associate, NCB at the 'Information sharing, Preparation for the Integrated Review' seminar on 14 May 2015, Leeds.
Read MoreA presentation by Justine Rooke, Team Leader/Practice Teacher, Fellow of the Institute Health Visiting (FiHV)at the 'Information sharing Preparation for the Integrated Review' seminar on 14 May 2015, Leeds.
Read MoreIf you know anyone who is separating or separated, you can use the new Sorting Out Separation web app where you’ll find tools and signposts to organisations offering specialist support.
The app aims to help separated couples and parents work together to achieve what’s best for themselves and their children.
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