Early Education and Childcare in Hampshire

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Early Years Single Funding Formula (EYSFF)

The Children's, Schools and Families Select Committee met on Wednesday 9 December to discuss the EYSFF.

Following this meeting, the Minister of State (Dawn Primarolo) has issued this statement about the implementation of the EYSFF: http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/pns/DisplayPN.cgi?pn_id=2009_0245

Following careful consideration and with the support of Schools Forum and the Executive Lead Member for Children's Services, an application has been made to the Department for Children, Schools and Families for Hampshire to be a pathfinder for the EYSFF. If the application is accepted, it will mean that the original timetable for the introduction of the EYSFF will be unchanged and will be from 1 April 2010.

Further news will be posted here as it becomes available.

The Early Education and Childcare Unit

The Early Education and Childcare Unit (EECU) is a part of the Children's Services Department within Hampshire County Council. Its primary purpose is to deliver the Government's National Childcare Strategy, and to ensure it helps to meet the needs of all children, parents and carers across Hampshire.

Information for parents

• Find information and advice on different types of childcare and what funding is available to help you with the cost of childcare.

• Discover what the Hampshire Children's Information Service can do to help you and your family access the services you need.

Support for childcare providers

• Find information on developing your childcare business and recruiting staff.

• Access information on qualifying and continuous professional development courses.

• Look for a job in the childcare and early education sector.

• Access EECU publications to keep up to date with current issues and best practice in childcare.

If you can’t find the information you need please contact the Early Education and Childcare Unit helpline on 01962 813887 or email us.