Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Early Years and Childcare


This page provides links to the D C S F strategy for childcare and choices for parents. There are also links on the right hand side to the 4Children guidance notes for schools on a range of issues for consideration in relation to preparing for providing childcare and other activities.   


Childcare
Whether you are in need of childcare for your family, want to provide childcare or need information and guidance as an early years/childcare professional and provider, Stockport Sure Start can help you.

Childminding
Childminding

Diversity & Equality
The latest information on Diversity and Equality related developments at Stockport Council.

Early Years and Childcare recruitment
Early Years and Childcare recruitment

Family Information Directory
The Family Information Directory is part of the government’s new information service for parents. It enables parents, carers and those who work with families to search for childcare and family services nationally and locally.

Family Information Service
Family Information Service

Nursery Education
Information on nursery education provided in nursery schools and classes, pre-schools and playgroups, day nurseries and independent schools.

Parenting Information and Support
Parenting information and support

Portage Service
It is recognised that the most effective way of helping young children is to reinforce their parents’ confidence in their own abilities. Portage recognises and respects the pre-eminent role of parents in their children’s care and development; understands the need to provide psycho-social support for parents in a holistic sense. Information includes areas visited, autism provision, childminders' links, early years settings & training opportunities.

SEN and Disability Support
Children with special educational needs all have disabilities that make it harder for them to learn than most children of the same age. These children may need extra or different help and support. SEN is part of Stockport Children & Young People's Disability Partnership. Partnership services include Stockport Portage Service, Aiming High for Disabled Children and Children's Therapy Services, from the PCT and Foundation Trust.

Sure Start Children's Centres and Services
Sure Start Children's Centres and Services