Early Years, Childcare & Funding
In Havering our early years registered providers deliver safe, caring and fun Ofsted registerd provisions. Depending on the type of carers, they follow:
Early years foundation stage statutory framework for childminders
EYFS statutory framework for group and school-based providers
School age children can also attend, breakfast, afterschool and holiday provisions, therefore exploring options and choosing the right type of early education and childcare provider is very important.
The following sections provide an outline of things for you to consider.
Updated: 4/2/2026
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