Childminding Support and Training for Early Years Providers in Cambridgeshire
Cambridgeshire County Council · Awarded contract
AwardedChildminding Support and Training for Early Years Providers in Cambridgeshire
Awarded 31 Mar 2018
Awarded31 Mar 2018
Value£1,102,170.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 5y 7mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2018Expired 30 Mar 2021
About
Cambridgeshire County Council awarded a contract to the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years for childminding support and development services.
The service provides advice, support, and training on recruitment and prior to initial Ofsted visits; support and challenge to deliver high-quality Early Years Foundation Stage provision in line with Ofsted standards; generic support, including support surgeries, to develop new places in areas of need; and collaborative working to support safeguarding.
The contract, valued at AUD 1,102,170, aims to improve outcomes for young children and their families, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, under the Childcare Act 2006.
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