Take Part in the Early Years Learning and Childcare Consultation

Dundee City Council Children and Families' Service is undertaking a survey with Parents and Carers in the city about the future provision of early learning and childcare in Dundee.

Do you have children under 5 years old?  This may be of interest to you.

Did you know, currently in Dundee, all children are entitled to 600 hours of free early learning and childcare starting the term after a child’s third birthday. Some children are entitled to 600 hours of free early learning and childcare starting the term after a child’s second birthday.

More information can be accessed at www.dundeecity.gov.uk/childcare/childcareinfo

In line with legislation from the Scottish Government, the Council wants to offer more flexibility to families in how they access this entitlement.

Dundee City Council would like to gather the views of parents/carers in Dundee on how best we can do this.

Take Part in the Survey
Finish Date Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Consultation with Parents and Carers on the Future of Early Learning and Childcare in Dundee

Dundee City Council's Education Department is undertaking a consultation with Parents and Carers on the future of early learning and childcare in Dundee. If you have have a child between the ages of 1 and 3, this may be of particular interest to you.

Did you know? The Scottish Government has promised to increase the number of hours for 3 and 4 year old children to early learning and childcare from 475 hours per year to 600 hours per year from August 2014. 

Dundee City Council wants to know what you think about this about how it should be delivered.

A survey is available online at:
http://www.dundeecity.gov.uk/content/future-early-learning-and-childcare-dundee

Or you can go to your nearest City Council Early Years Establishment to complete a paper questionnaire.

The consultation will be open until Monday 14 October 2013 for you to give your views.