If you need more information about early child development and education these links may be of help.

• Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) for the latest information on the department's work and its publications including material on the Early Years Information Scheme and the Primary National Strategy
• Key Elements of Effective Practice (KEEP) is an evaluation tool for local authorities that strengthens the impact of training. For use at strategic level,  it illustrates the key elements of early years expertise required to implement the principles for early years education
• NDAQ is QCA's database of accredited qualifications. It allows you to search for details of all qualifications accredited by QCA, including qualifications in early years and playwork and childcare.
• The Ofsted website provides information about its work and has links to other sites, publications and reports.
• The Parents Centre website includes information on types of early years education, selecting a school, choosing childcare, the foundation stage curriculum and how parents can help their children to learn at home.
• The Pre-school Learning Alliance represents and supports 15, 000 community pre-schools in England.
• Early Years Online. This website, managed by Learning and Teaching Scotland, provides links to resources and information to support early years care and education.