Child daycare services

Tender description

Provision of QFELC for children living in Angus who are under school age and who have been assessed by the Local Authority as eligible. Provision of QFELC in Angus for children who are under school age and who have been assessed by the Local Authority as eligible. QFELC provision consists of education and care, of a kind which is suitable in the ordinary case for eligible children, regard being had to the importance of interactions and other experiences which support learning and development in a caring and nurturing setting. QFELC provision emphasises the holistic and seamless provision of nurture, care and the development of social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills, abilities and well-being. Learning cannot take place without a nurturing and caring environment. Eligibility for QFELC will be determined by the Local Authority but broadly: children will become eligible on the first day of the school term after their third birthday. Children who are 2 years old and whose parents are in receipt of certain benefits or children who are 'looked after' or the subject of a kinship or guardianship order may also be eligible. QFELC will be delivered in Angus by multiple providers of various type (e.g. childminders, nurseries, playgroups) with parent choice and flexibility being a priority. All QFELC providers will be required to deliver to the same set of national principles and standards which will include a requirement to maintain care inspectorate grades of at least 4 in all relevant quality themes.