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Childcare Reforms Expansion: changes announced

The Childcare Reforms Expansions and new national Wraparound programme aim to help working parents and carers to balance their work and childcare needs. 

Find out more about about new childcare support for eligible working families.
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Primary school offers day 2024

16 April 2024

This year the highest ever percentage of Essex parents have been offered place for their child at one of their preferred primary schools.

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