Share your views on childcare
Dorset Council is asking parents and carers, including family members and Foster Carers to help us understand the needs when it comes to childcare provision for children 0-14 years old.
Help to shape the future of childcare provision in Dorset
Dorset Council is asking parents and carers to help shape future childcare provision.
Apply for childcare funding, even if you’re not using childcare right now
While saving money on your childcare costs might not seem like a priority now, applying for funding could help you save money in the coming months.
Update on schools and childcare
Schools and childcare providers across Dorset are now welcoming back more children.
Update on childcare
Plans are being made to welcome more of Dorset’s youngest children back into childcare.
Dorset Council thanks schools and childcare providers
The dedication of Dorset teachers, childcare providers and school support staff during the Coronavirus pandemic has been recognised.
Dorset schools plan to keep local provision going and continue to provide free school meals over Easter
Dorset schools are working hard to stay open and will provide additional free school meal vouchers over Easter to help support families during the coronavirus pandemic.
Family Information Service’s 20th birthday!
Today, we’re celebrating 20 years of Dorset’s Family Information Service! So, what’s changed for families in the last 20 years?
8 things to know about 30 hours free childcare
To claim up to 30 hours free childcare from January 2020, parents should apply now to get their eligibility code.
Are you missing out on help with childcare costs?
Many Dorset families are missing out on childcare funding which could save them money. Don’t let these myths stop you from saving money on your childcare costs!
6 things to know about Tax-Free Childcare
I’m already claiming 30 hours free childcare, can I get Tax-Free Childcare too? Yes, you can claim Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 15 or 30 hours free childcare for your 2, 3 or 4 year old. Here’s what you can and can’t claim at the same time as Tax-Free Childcare: I’m claiming childcare… Read more 6 things to know about Tax-Free Childcare
