Information on how to become a childminder or how to start working in childcare can be found on the following link Working in Early Years and Childcare
The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. 15 hours free childcare for 2 year olds For families in England, receiving some form of support With 2-year-old children 15 hours of free…
Free early education and childcare for 3 and 4 year olds Universal entitlement All three and four year old children are entitled to free early education and childcare for 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year. Additional hours can be accessed at a…
Did you know that some children who are aged two years of age can access 15 hours of free early education and childcare? Currently the criteria for 2-year-olds in England to get free early education and Childcare is the following: All two years old who…
Start Well Family Centres provide support and activities to help parents, carers and childcare providers give children under five the 'best start in life'. These include: Childcare Early education and play Health services Information and advice about children’s services Parenting support. Where are they? There are…
Within this category you can find various information, services and activities for children, young people and adults. Each category has filters to help you narrow down your search. Activities - Find your local activities where you can take part in lots of fun and stimulating…
Are you a new or expecting parent? Need family support? Here you will find information on antenatal and postnatal service in your area plus more. At your local Start Well Family Centre you can also find help with: Childcare Early education and play Health services…
Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare are government schemes to help parents/carers with the cost of childcare. Both schemes can be applied for through a single online application. For more information please visit the website provided. Tax Free Childcare
Update July 2020 - Temporary changes have been made to the eligibility criteria for Tax-Free Childcare and 30 hours free childcare, during coronavirus. The changes may affect you if you, or someone you live with, are: on furlough not able to work or you’re working…
Families use childcare for many reasons - to help you work, look for jobs, train or study or just take time out, and to help your child’s development. In Wigan we have various types of childcare providers including childminders, school nurseries, pre schools, Out of…