Trafford Childcare Providers

Trafford Childcare Providers We are part of Trafford Council and are here to support Early Education and Childcare Providers. We can be contacted on 0161 912 5808.

Different teams within Trafford Council contribute to this page. Early Years Business manages and administers free early years provision for 3 and 4 year olds, funded 2 year old places and the inclusive childcare scheme. The Family Information Service holds details in their directory about registered childcare providers in Trafford, together with information about services and activities

for families. If you are registered in Trafford you can promote your business and current vacancies using their service. Early Years Learning and Development offer training opportunities and qualifications funding to the early years and childcare sector. Training can be accessed by childcare practitioners who work in Trafford and are offered at an additional cost to those who work outside Trafford. The Early Education and Childcare Service
visit and support early years and childcare settings. They provide advice, guidance and challenge in all areas of practice, from staffing and safeguarding to sand play and special needs.

08/09/2026

🚨REMINDER - Parent / Carer Declaration Form 🚨

💡Declaration form required for all children accessing any early education hours
🌐New form available on our website via link below 👇
✅This version of form is required for all children and will be requested in an audit
⚠️Reminder! Ensure forms are signed and completed in full

📧Contact Early Education Team for support and queries: [email protected]

You must use the Parent/Carer Declaration Form when delivering funded places.

07/09/2026

📢Early Education Team - Contact Details📢
📧[email protected]
📱0161 912 5808
⏰Phoneline open Monday - Friday 10AM - 3PM
🌐Information about Early Years Entitlements, delivering funding, Early Years Pupil Premium, payments and much more available on our website 👇

Find childcare, get help with costs, and information for providers.

📣Early Years Funding Consultation📣📅Closes Monday 14 September 📅The Department for Education are seeking views on propose...
07/09/2026

📣Early Years Funding Consultation📣
📅Closes Monday 14 September 📅
The Department for Education are seeking views on proposed changes to the early years funding system associated with the current offer of early years entitlements. This consultation document sets out their vision for a reformed early years funding system for the early years entitlements, alongside their proposals for transition in 2027-28. Providers are encouraged to review the proposals and share their feedback to help shape future funding arrangements.

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

Trafford residents invited to take part in Greater Manchester's Month of Hope. Link below for more information..
04/09/2026

Trafford residents invited to take part in Greater Manchester's Month of Hope.

Link below for more information..

Residents across Trafford are being encouraged to get involved in Greater Manchester's Month of Hope

04/09/2026

⭐Early Learning for 2 Year Olds (EL2) Applications⭐

🙋Do you have any children at your setting accessing an EL2 place?
💡Parents / Carers should apply NOW so that applications can be processed in tie for headcount day.
📧Providers need the child EL2 reference number to claim on The Education Portal.
🌐Parents apply via the Parent Portal, link below 👇

🙂Contact Early Education Team for support: [email protected]

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03/09/2026

🚨Parent / Carer Declaration Form🚨

💡Declaration form required for all children accessing any early education hours
🌐New form available on our website via link below 👇
✅This version of form is required for all children and will be requested in an audit
⚠️Reminder! Ensure forms are signed and completed in full

📧Contact Early Education Team for support and queries: [email protected]

You must use the Parent/Carer Declaration Form when delivering funded places.

02/09/2026

🚨Preparing for Autumn 2026🚨

⚠️Are you ready to claim in Autumn Term?
✅Autumn headcount / census day: Thursday 1 October
✅Submission deadline: Friday 9 October

💡All providers have been sent a 'Preparing for Autumn Guide,' please read this guide to help you claim the correct funding for the term.
📧Contact Early Education Team for support and queries.

02/09/2026

📢 Inclusive Early Years Fund
We are pleased to confirm that Trafford's Inclusive Early Years Fund allocation has now been confirmed and received. Emails detailing individual setting allocation amounts will be sent to providers shortly, and payments are expected to reach settings by the end of September. If you have any queries in the meantime, please email [email protected].

01/09/2026

📣EY SEND Funding Application Deadline - TODAY

✅Applications to September 26 EY SEND Funding Panel
📆 Application Deadline - Tuesday 1 September (TODAY)
📆 Panel date - Wednesday 16 September
📧Contact: [email protected] for support
🌐More information available on our website 👇

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Waterside House
Sale
M337ZF

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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