Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service (East Sussex County Council)
The Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service (EYCESS) is responsible for many duties, including:
•helping both parents and new and existing childcare providers
•improving the quality of childcare in the county, making it more affordable and accessible
•proving Children’s Centres throughout the county
•providing information on childcare facilities and services within East Sussex
•recruiting and training childcare providers.
Contacts
Further information
- Pre-school childcare and early years - information for parents
- Includes sections on finding your local Children's Centre, nursery education for 3-4 year olds, special educational needs and helping your child to learn.
- Czone - Childcare and early years
- Information for those working in childcare and early years on czone – the website for people working in Children's Services in East Sussex. Includes help for those wanting to start out in childcare, and training and advice for existing childcare businesses.
Family Information Service (East Sussex County Council)
We provide up-to-date information and advice on all childcare facilities, parenting and family support, and services for children throughout East Sussex. This confidential service is free to all parents and carers. We are open from 8.30am to 6pm every weekday, except Wednesdays when it is open from 9am to 4.30pm. We are also open on Saturday from 9am to 12.30pm.
Contacts
Further information
- The Family Information Service
- We can give you advice on every aspect of childcare, including parenting and support groups. They can explain the options, and help find all kinds of childcare from crèches to out-of-school clubs.
- The Family Information Service newsletter
- Information and the latest news for parents and those working in child care from the Family Information Service.
- Pre-school childcare and early years
- Children's Centres, nursery education, special educational needs, financial help and more.
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service - Early Years Education Entitlement (EYEE) (East Sussex County Council)
The Early Years Education Entitlement or EYEE is a government entitlement which provides all eligible three and four year olds attending Ofsted registered pre-school settings in East Sussex a maximum of five 2.5 hour sessions per week. Please be aware that some providers may be taking part in the 15 hour flexible offer pilot.
Contacts
Further information
- Find out more about the Early Years Educational Entitlement
- Includes information about the 15 hour flexible offer pilot.
- Czone - Financial advice and funding
- Information for people working in childcare is available on czone – the website for people working in Children's Services in East Sussex.
- Information for parents - Financial help to send my child to nursery
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service - Recruitment (East Sussex County Council)
There is a national recruitment campaign for the early years, childcare and playwork sector. You should contact the recruitment officer if you would like more information on working in or running your own childcare service.
Contacts
Further information
- Jobs and training in childcare
- Czone - childcare job vacancies
- Information for those working in childcare and early years on czone – the website for people working in Children's Services in East Sussex.
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service - Children's Centres (East Sussex County Council)
Children’s Centres provide a range of services to support families with children up to five years old. These include early education, health services and childcare.
The Early Years Commissioning Team are responsible for the development and management of Children's Centres across the county.
Contacts
Further information
- Children's Centres
- Find out what a Children's Centre is, the services it offers and where your nearest centre is.
Early Years, Childcare and Extended Schools Service - Extended schools (East Sussex County Council)
Develops the strategy for the provision of extended services in schools.
Contacts
Further information
- Family support in extended schools
- An extended school works with local organisations, including other schools, to provide a range of extra services to children, young people and the local community. Find out where your nearest extended school is.
