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Childcare
Free childcare for parents in training or learning
A new scheme has been launched offering free childcare to out-of-work parents who are training or learning
Finding and choosing childcare
Advice on how to find local childcare, and how to choose the right provider for you and your child
Childcare options for 0 to 5 year olds
Find out about all the childcare options available to you for your baby or todddler
Childcare options for 5 to 11 year olds
Once your child starts school, you may still need childcare before or after school starts - find out about your options here
Childcare options for 11 to 16 year olds
Young people need a place to go where they can socialise with their friends, keep busy and be safe - these are your options
Childcare benefits and help for parents going back to work
Childcare can be expensive, but help may be available depending on your circumstances
Checking childcare quality and standards
Find out how Ofsted regulates childcare providers and checks them for suitability and safety
Extended schools
Find out about the services extended schools offer, including childcare and learning activities for primary and secondary school age children
Sure Start Children's Centres
Find out about the variety of local services available to you and your child from pregnancy to five years old
Interviewing for a nanny
Suggested questions to put to any nanny you are considering hiring to look after your children
Finding a nanny: introduction
A guide to the different types of childcare offered by nannies, and advice on how to go about recruiting a nanny
Nannies - qualifications and skills
Information about the various qualifications and personal skills you should expect potential nannies to have
