Childcare and early education

Childcare & Early Years Education options

Find out more about the available childcare support.

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Childcare support checker

Enter your details to help find out how you can save money on your childcare.

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Find a childminder in Bromley

Search for childminders using the Council’s directory.

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Find a pre-school or day nursery

Search for day nurseries and pre-schools using the Council’s directory.
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Help with childcare costs

Guidance on accessing childcare and the funding streams available.

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Tax-free childcare

Financial help from the Government if you’re a working parent with children under 12 (or under 17 for disabled children).

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Top tips for choosing childcare

Nine top tips for choosing and arranging childcare.
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What to look for when visiting a setting

Helpful tips and things to consider when you are looking at childcare settings.

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Birth to 5 Matters EYFS guidance

Comprehensive guidance to lay a strong foundation for the futures of children.

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EYFS non-statutory curriculum guidance

Development Matters is for all early years practitioners.
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What to expect in the EYFS

A guide for parents to find out more about their child’s learning.

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Care to Learn funding

Help with childcare costs while you study if aged under 20 at the start of your course.

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Understanding Ofsted report cards and grades

Explains Ofsted report cards for your child’s education or childcare, including a video and guidance on what’s changed from the old system.
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Together for 2s
Funded early education and childcare for two year olds.
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EYFS statutory framework

The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5.

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Choosing childcare for a child with SEND

Early years and childcare for children with SEND, including inclusive childcare options and specialist services.

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SEND clubs and activities

A list of clubs and activities in and around Bromley for children who have SEND.

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Personalised, weekly advice

Weekly e-mails tailored to your stage of pregnancy or your child’s age, with personalised tips and activities to support your child’s health and development. Great for practical, age-appropriate support.
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Local advice and support

Early help offer →

b-HIVE: Therapy advice and guidance →

SEND Local Offer →

Befriending services →

Bromley IASS →

Care experienced children →

Social and communication needs →

Simply Connect Bromley →

Local health services

Bromley 0 to 19 Health Service →

NHS 111: Advice and signposting →

Urgent and emergency care →

Healthier Together: Advice and help →

Children’s Ward at the PRUH →

Neonatal care at the PRUH →

National advice and support

Best Start in Life →

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