Useful Links to Organisations & External Resources
This page brings together a selection of trusted organisations, resources, and services to support EYFS and KS1 practitioners, settings, and parents.
We only include links that we believe will be genuinely useful to our audience.
🏛️ Official & Professional Organisations
Find support and further information from leading organisations in the early years sector.
Ofsted
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted
The official body for regulating and inspecting childcare providers in England, including nurseries.
Department for Education (DfE)
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education
Access official government guidance, policies, and frameworks related to early years and childcare, including the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA)
A national charity and membership association supporting nurseries, early years settings, and their workforce across the UK. They offer comprehensive support, training, and resources.
Early Years Alliance
The largest and most representative early years membership organisation in England. They provide information, advice, specialist publications, training schemes, and campaign to influence early years policy and practice.
NSPCC Learning
Essential resources and training on safeguarding and child protection, with specific guidance and tools for early years settings.
British Association for Early Childhood Education (Early Education)
A national charity supporting early years practitioners with training, resources, and professional networks, campaigning for quality education for the youngest children.
PACEY (Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years)
PACEY provides resources, training, and advice that can be beneficial to childminders & nursery practitioners.
📚 Teaching & Learning Resources
BBC Bitesize
Free learning resources for children
🛠️ Equipment & Early Years Suppliers
Everyday Play – School Playground Company
Everyday Play design, manufacture and install playground equipment across the UK in childcare settings. Take a look at their range of playground equipment or work with their designers if you are looking for something more bespoke.
Designs for Education
Cost Cutters
💼 Careers & Jobs
Childcare.co.uk
Nursery World Jobs
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