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About us
Durham County Council’s Families Information Service (FIS) is the place to find free and impartial information to support you and your family from pregnancy until your child's 20th birthday, or 25 years old for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). We can…
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Bullying and harassment
Bullying can happen at any time and to any child, although it most commonly happens in school. It can be carried out physically, verbally, emotionally or in cyberspace (online bullying). Children with special educational needs and disability can be particularly vulnerable to bullying but it…
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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted
This page provides links to guidance for childminders on Department for Education standards and Ofsted inspection related information. Early Years Foundation Stage Framework (EYFS) Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework 2014 - Department for Education guidance on the standards that school and childcare providers must meet…
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Finding Childcare
Finding childcare There are hundreds of quality childcare providers on offer across County Durham to meet your childcare needs. We have everything you need to know about childcare in one place! Childcare providers are Ofsted registered, unless they do not require a registration. For more information…
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Information and support for childminders
This page provides information and support for you as a childminder to help in your day to day practice and in preparing for your Ofsted inspections. Find information and guidance on: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted Providing free early years places for 2, 3 and…
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Information and support for daycare providers
This page provides information and support for you as a daycare provider to help you with your role. Information and guidance Find information and guidance on: Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and Ofsted - links to guidance on Department for Education standards and Ofsted inspection related…
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Other useful websites and documents for childminders
This page provides links to other sources of information which may be helpful to childminders. Nutrition and food safety The Food Standards Agency offer useful information and guidance about food safety for childminders and food allergy and intolerance. Car safety The Royal Society for the Prevention of…
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Other useful websites and documents for daycare providers
This page provides links to other sources of information which may be helpful to daycare providers. Nutrition and food safety The Children's Food Trust has some great information around healthy eating for early years providers. They also have seasonal menu ideas, and tips for cooking with the kids. The Food…
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Parent/Carer Declaration Forms
Funding headcounts require that parents/carers must complete a Declaration Form for the first funding period that a child attends your setting. The detail below tells you how to complete the form. The declaration form is available below for you to pass on to the parents/carers of all children…
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Providing free early years places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
This page helps you find out who to contact about providing free early years places. Free Play and Learn for 2 year olds If you have a good or outstanding Ofsted inspection outcome, you can offer free play and learn sessions for eligible two year olds. For more information contact our…
