Early years and childcare
Coronavirus (COVID-19): schools and learning
Primary and secondary schools are closed. All schools will provide remote learning.
Face-to-face learning in schools remains in place for:
- children of critical workers and vulnerable children
- nurseries and early years
- special, alternative provision and hospital schools
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Help with childcare costs
Find out about free early education and childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds and other childcare schemes
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Find a childcare provider
Choosing and finding a childcare provider
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Family Information Service
Get support and advice from the Family Information Service (FIS)
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Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
Access the service from family hubs and delivery sites across Essex
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Help your children learn and play
Help develop your child’s communication skills with fun activities and learning at home
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Early years and childcare: advice for practitioners
Where early years childcare providers in Essex can get information and advice
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