Early Years in Wiltshire

Early Years Support EYFS Advisory Teacher Childcare Officer Early Inclusion Officer SEND Lead Worker

Children’s Centres 30 across the county 1 in each community area 4 providers Menu of support for families with a child Aged four years or under

Better2gether Funding

Frank Field Support for good home learning environment – children's centres and settings High quality childcare in graduate led settings Graham Allen Early intervention is imperative Regular assessment of child development 5

Perry BD (2002) Childhood experience and the expression of genetic potential: what childhood neglect tells us about nature and nurture. Brain and Mind, 3: 79–100

40% most disadvantaged children Parents who are in receipt of one of the following: Income Support Income Based Job Seekers Allowance (JSA) Income related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) Support under part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit Child Tax Credit and have an annual household income (as assessed by HM Revenue and Customs) that does not exceed £16,190

Or if the Two Year Old: Has a current Statutory Statement of Special Educational Needs (SEN) or an Education, Health and Care Plan Has left Local Authority care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or residence order Is currently a Looked After Child, for example in Foster Care Is in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

First Conception under 20 years old Two years of 1:1 support American evidence based programme Family Nurse Partnership

Peer support group Nine group sessions (6 ante natal) Health and children’s centre professionals Evidence based NSPCC Baby Steps

Where in the future? Places are needed to meet the increased provision for disadvantaged two year olds in Wiltshire Expand provision in more deprived areas. Continue to support graduate development