Parents
EYFS
We follow a curriculum from The Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), it sets the standards that providers must meet for the learning, development and care of your child up to the age of 5 years old.
There are seven areas of learning: Prime Areas - Communication and Language, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, and Specific Areas - Literacy, Mathematical, Understanding of the world and Arts and Design.
The EYFS ensures that children have the knowledge and skills they need to start school and that children are kept healthy and safe.
Funding
The Early Education Entitlement (EEE) free funding for 15 hours is available to all eligible three and four year old children. Children become eligible the term after their second or third birthday and no application is required.
2 year old funding (15 hours per week) may be available to parents of who are claiming benefits.
Up to 30 hours funding for working parents of 2 year olds may also be available.
30 hour funding for 3 year old children may be available for parents who both work and earn at least the minimum wage for 16 hours per week.
Funded places can start at an Early Years Provider from the term after the child turns 2 or 3 years old.
For more information about what funding may be available to you go to: Best Start in Life http://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
The Havering Family Information Services Directory is also a useful site . It is your guide to services, organisations and activities for children, young people, adults, families/carers and professionals.
Click on the link to visit their website: Familyserviceshub
