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Guide promotes quality childcare

The benefits of childcare and early education services to local communities, children and parents are highlighted in a guide for local authorities from the Local Government Association (LGA) and Department for Education and Skills (DfES). Childcare and Early Education - investing in all our futures says childcare and early years development and childcare partnerships (EYDCPs) help councils deliver targets for employment, tackling disadvantage and education. Rita Stringfellow, the LGA's executive chair for social affairs and health, said high-quality early years education 'if properly planned and co-ordinated, can bring sustainable benefits to families and to communities'.

Rita Stringfellow, the LGA's executive chair for social affairs and health, said high-quality early years education 'if properly planned and co-ordinated, can bring sustainable benefits to families and to communities'.

The guide (ref EYDCP/LGA Rep 1) is available free from DfES Publications, PO Box 5050, Sherwood Park, Annesley, Nottingham NG15 ODJ (0845 6022260, e-mail dfes@prolog.uk.com).

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