The local area has a range of OfstedOfstedOfsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. It inspects services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. It also inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.  registered settings to provide your child with essential early education and social opportunities.

It's important your child is happy and that childcare meets your practical needs. Coram's five steps to choosing childcare and the early years handbook in the helpful publications section give useful tips about things to consider.

If your child has special educational needs or disabilities you can:

• look for the SEND information on the childcare provider records to help you choose a setting
• visit the early education and childcare section of the SEND Local OfferLocal OfferA local authority website resource that holds information on services and provision for children and young people with SEN and disabilities across education, health and social care and leisure. for further information on support available
• read our choosing an early years provider leaflet.

For help finding childcare or advice on childcare funding please contact the Family Information Service on 01202 093131 or email familyinformation@bcpcouncil.gov.uk

These type of childcare are registered and inspected by OfstedOfstedOfsted is the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills. It inspects services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. It also inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.  (www.ofsted.gov.uk) except parent and toddler groups and babysitters.