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Useful links and information

Funding

You may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare a week through the Free Childcare for Working Parents scheme.

Find out how to access the funded early education entitlement for children aged from 9 months to 4 years.

https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/children-and-families/early-years-and-childcare/childcare-funding

 

EYFS

The early years foundation stage (EYFS) sets standards for the learning, development and care of your child from birth to 5 years old.

All schools and Ofsted-registered early years providers must follow the EYFS, including childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes.

https://www.gov.uk/early-years-foundation-stage

 

Speech and Language Therapy Services-Children

The Children's Speech and Language Therapy Service in Peterborough assesses, diagnoses and provides treatment to children and young people aged 0-19 with a range of speech, language, communication and feeding difficulties.

https://www.cpft.nhs.uk/speech-and-language-therapy-services

 

School readiness

START is an easy guide to help your get your child ready for school, ready to learn and ready to succeed.

By helping your child prepare for school, it will build their confidence so that they start school confident, curious and ready to learn. Using positive encouragement can enable your child to feel good about themselves.

https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/children-and-families/early-years-and-childcare/school-readiness