The Essex Early Years and Childcare Charter Membership Form 2023

Overview

“Recognising the importance of shared values and working together to give all children the best start in life”

This form is to sign up to the Early Years and Childcare Charter and become a member for 2023.

The aim of the Early Years and Childcare Charter is to embed the vision from the Early Years and Childcare Strategy which sets out how we will help every child in Essex get the best start in life.

The Charter is a set of minimum principles that early years and childcare providers and partners working with families should meet.

Please ensure you have read the full details of the Charter and the principles which can be found on the Early Years and Childcare Provider Website.

This Charter is for all those working in the early years system:
- Early years and childcare providers
- Reception classes and nurseries in Schools
- The Essex Child and Family Wellbeing Service
- Essex County Council
- Organisations / professionals working with children and their families.

Membership will be valid from the day your membership is confirmed until 31 December 2023.

You can opt out of being a Charter member at any time. If you would like to opt out, please email EarlyYearsCharter@essex.gov.uk and we will remove you from our mailing list and send you an email to confirm your membership status has been removed.

What happens next

We will contact you within 4 weeks to confirm your membership status and send you your membership pack.

We look forward to working with you to ensure every Essex child gets the best start in life.