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Early Years

Information for families, carers, teachers and associated professionals concerned with children under the age of 19.

Funding for Play

As part of the Big Lottery Children's Play Initiative, Wakefield Council has been awarded £772,573 to improve play opportunities and play provision across the district.  See the link below on Wakefield Play Strategy for more information.

Two Points of Entry to be Introduced from September 2009

Following the recent consultation on two points of entry for four year olds into full time education; the Council has concluded that four year old children will be admitted to full-time schooling at either September or January.  This will take effect from September 2009. Therefore:

  • Children born between 1 September and 31 December (Autumn born children) will continue to start school at the beginning of September.
  • Children born between I January and 31 March (Spring born children) will be admitted to full-time school in September instead of January.
  • Children born between 1 April and 30 April (Summer born children) will continue to be admitted to full-time school at January.
  • Children born between 1 May and 31 August (Summer born children) will be admitted to full time school at January instead of after Easter.
  • Three year olds will continue to be admitted part-time 3 times per year and this includes after Easter.

If you would like further information then please email information@wakefield.gov.uk or telephone 01924 305630.

Primary Capital Programme

A programme of how we are going to invest in our primary school buildings for the next 14 years, starting from 2009/2010.

This will make a real difference to school buildings, improving how they look and what they offer.  Click on the link 'Primary Capital Programme' for more information.

Early Years Funding Report

The attached documents detail the findings following a cost analysis exercise to establish how much it costs the private, voluntary and independent (PVI) nursery providers in the Wakefield District to deliver the free nursery education entitlement.

The Early Years Funding Report was put together in consultation with Wakefield's Early Years Reference group.  This group was made up of members of the PVI sector and officers from Wakefield Council's Childcare and Market Development Programme and Finance team.

The report's findings show that in most cases Wakefield pays its PVI providers in excess of what it costs to deliver the free nursery education.  The report explains that costing figures used were based on those supplied in provider annual accounts which were collected as part of the NEF audit process.

If you have any questions regarding the attached Funding Report please contact the Childcare and Market Development Group on 01924 306380 or email information@wakefield.gov.uk


Choosing Childcare
Information, help and advice when choosing childcare and early education for your child. Includes nurseries, playgroups, childminders and children's centres
Careers in Childcare
How to start a career in childcare and the training available to both new and existing childcarers
Training and Development
Continuing professional development for childcare practitioners
Information for Childcare Providers
Guidance about the business, sustainability and marketing support available to childcare businesses in the Wakefield District. Information about childcare development. How to apply for help with childcare costs on behalf of parents and carers.
Play Strategy
Information about the Play Strategy
Wakefield District SureStart Partnership
Meeting timetable plus minutes of past meetings and the Partnership notice board. Details of how to contact the Partnership
News
Read the latest child care related news
Information for parents, employers and professionals on all aspects of play, education and childcare
A guide to Children's Centres available in the Wakefield District
Visit the SureStart website!
Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit - what they are, who can get them and how they're paid