As much as each pre-school provider can be different, they
all have to meet a certain set of minimum requirements. This means that all
pre-school providers must;
- Be
registered with the local authority to provide early education
- Work towards
the early learning goals.
- Be inspected
by education inspectors appointed by the Office for Standards in Education
(OFSTED)
There is no automatic right for free education for three
year olds, however in some parts of the Country parents can have access to free
education.
Education for 4 year olds is planned by the Local Early
Years Development and Childcare Partnership. Your local authority will be able
to tell whether there is provision for 3 year olds in your area and about the
choices available to you.

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