WELCOME TO CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIPS
There are 32 Childcare Partnerships - one
in each local authority in Scotland.
Childcare Partnerships aim to expand
childcare in their area in line with parental demand. They
bring together the interests, knowledge, expertise, ideas
and resources of the public, private and voluntary sectors,
parents and the community. They identify local need,
develop plans and generate proposals for the development of
services.
The main aim of this website is to
facilitate the exchange of policy information and good
practice between the Scottish Executive and Childcare
Partnerships and amongst partnerships themselves. It is
also for anyone with an interest in Early Education and
Childcare to access information about the Childcare
Partnerships network.
It includes (which can be accessed by
clicking the titles on the menu bar on the left):
HOMEPAGE - Providing information on the
aim of the websection and its contents.
CHILDCARE STRATEGY- Background information
on the Childcare Strategy for Scotland.
CHILDCARE PARTNERSHIPS - Background
information on the Childcare Partnerships.
NEWS - Information on current issues.
EVENTS - Information on current and
forthcoming events.
FOCUS ON - In this section you will
currently find information on the tax credits introduced in
April 2003. The information is written for and aimed
directly at parents. Childcare Partnerships can download
and distribute it as they see fit.
BULLETIN BOARD - Here you will be able to
post questions or comments.
CONTACTS - Contact details for each of the
32 Childcare Partnerships.