Good quality early education and childcare services are vital in helping children to develop and grow, and in supporting their families in moving into or sustaining employment, training or education.
The Government works with a range of bodies across the public, private and voluntary sectors in taking forward the delivery of these services.
The Childcare Strategy aims to provide affordable, good
quality childcare for all children aged 0-14 and
Partnerships develop childcare services in local areas to
meet demand
Helplines and internet information services for local
authorities, parents, providers and employers
Guidance on the provision of pre-school education by
local authorities and their voluntary and private
partners
Regulation and inspection to promote high quality
provision of daycare services for children under the age of
16, including pre-school establishments, nurseries,
after-school clubs, or childminding services
Work with the Scottish Social Services Council to ensure
staff are appropriately qualified and, in the future,
registered to work in the sector
Improving employment opportunities for the early years and childcare workforce