Early Years

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Understanding The World

Understanding the world involves guiding children to make sense of their physical world and their community. The frequency and range of children’s personal experiences increases their knowledge and sense of the world around them – from visiting parks, libraries and museums to meeting important members of society such as police officers, nurses and firefighters.

Childminding Week 2026

This year, we are celebrating Childminding Week 11 to 17 May 2026. The theme for 2026 is ‘Magic of Childminding’.

Best Start in Life

The Childcare Choices website has now been replaced with 'Best Start in Life' all internet searches for childcare choices, will now take the user to this website.

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Welcome to the Early Years Website.

The Early Years team provides a service that ensures the Local Authority meets its statutory duty to secure sufficient high quality Funded Early Education places for 9 months to 4-year-olds, and sufficient childcare for 0-14/18 year old's whose parents are in work or training to return to work.

HAVE YOU SEEN?

Thinking of working in Early Years and Childcare?

A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child’s early education and help to shape their future. No matter what the day brings, you’ll feel joy in seeing children grow, learn and flourish. And there are lots of different types of roles.

For further information, please click here

UPDATES

SENCO Updates

The Early Years SENCO updates covers national and local developments in all aspects of Special Educational Needs and Disability. Termly information including specific training, guidance and links to other services.

Spring 2026 SENCO Updates

UPDATES

Local Guidance for offering funded places

Please ensure you familarise yourself with the Buckinghamshire Council's guidance on "Local management of the Funded Entitlement for 9 months to 4-year-olds".

To view the guidance, please click here

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