ACAS – www.acas.org.uk

ASK – Families Information Service (FIS)

The Families Information Service is a free service that provides information about registered childcare, nursery education, activities for children and young people, and services for parents and carers. www.askwiltshire.org

Business Link – www.businesslink.gov.uk

Children’s Workforce Development Council (CWDC)

The CWDC aims to improve the lives of children and young people. It does this by ensuring that the people working with children have the best possible training, qualifications, support and advice. www.cwdcouncil.org.uk

Childcare Link – www.childcarelink.gov.uk

Daycare Trust

Daycare Trust is the national childcare charity. Established in 1980 to promote high quality affordable childcare for all. www.daycaretrust.org.uk

Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF)

The DfES is committed to high quality care, education and play for all children and young people. www.dcsf.gov.uk

Directgov – www.directgov.co.uk

Early Years Foundation Stage – www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/eyfs/

Every Child Matters – www.everychildmatters.gov.uk

Jobcentre Plus – www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

Learning and Skills Council (LSC)

The LSC exists to make England better skilled and more competitive. www.lsc.gov.uk

National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)

The NDNA is a national charity which aims to enhance the development and education of children in their early years, through the provision of support services to members. www.ndna.org.uk

National Children’s Bureau (NCB)

NCB promotes the voices, interests and well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives. www.ncb.org.uk

National Childminding Association (NCMA)

The NCMA is the national charity and membership organisation that speaks on behalf of registered childminders in England and Wales. www.ncma.org.uk

OfSTED

Ofsted is the inspectorate for children and learners in England. www.ofsted.gov.uk

Pre-school Learning Alliance (PLA)

The PLA represents and supports 15,000 community pre-schools in England. www.pre-school.org.uk

Sure Start www.surestart.gov.uk

Wiltshire Council www.wiltshire.gov.uk

Wiltshire Scrapstore and Resource Centre www.wiltsplay.org.uk

Acknowledgments

‘Recruitment & Retention; A good practice guide for early years, childcare and playwork providers’ DfES 2003