Early Education and Childcare

Early Education

All children, including children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), are entitled to early education funding from the term following their third birthday until they start school. This is available for up to fifteen hours a week during term time.

Early education is available at:

Preschools

Daycare Nurseries

Childminders on the early education funding register

Specialist provision (Koalas)

Further information about funding and eligibility is available here. For further information and a list of providers, please go to the Family Information Service webpage.

Early Education for Two-Year-Olds

Some children are eligible for early education funding from the term following their second birthday. Children who are in receipt of disability living allowance qualify automatically. For further information about eligibility, please contact your local children's centre .

Childcare

Registered childcare services for children aged 0-18 are usually paid for by parents and are available at:

Preschools

Daycare Nurseries

Childminders

Out of School Clubs

Parents of children with SEND might want to use registered childcare services to support respite or work. Funding to support parents who are in work or training is available from a number of sources. Further information is available here. For lists of providers and information on choosing the most appropriate service for your child’s needs, please go to the Family Information Service webpage.

Ofsted Reports

If you are interested in viewing the latest Ofsted reports for each childcare provider, please click here.

Additional Links

Swindon SENDIASS (Formerly Swindon Parent Partnership)

Early Years and Childcare Services
Swindon Borough Council
Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH
Tel: 01793 466075