Early Years and Childcare Provider Forum

TheEarly Years and Chilcare Provider Forum meets regularly to debate and consult with childcare providers on a broad range of issues, including nursery education funding, staff training or government consultation papers. The Forum works to the following principles:

• Integrated high quality inclusive services for children aged 0 to 14 years
• Safe environments for all children to play and learn
• The provision of free nursery education for three and four year olds
• Services that are accessible to all families
• Services that support the professional development of all childcare workers

These principles uphold the outcomes framework of Every Child Matters: Change for Children, which are:

• Stay Safe
• Be Healthy
• Enjoy and Achieve
• Making a positive contribution
• Economic Wellbeing