Some useful website links:

Pre-school Learning Alliance (a leading educational charity specialising in the early years) - www.pre-school.org.uk

Ofsted (the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills) - www.ofsted.gov.uk

The Charities Commission (the regulator and registrar of charities in England) - www.charity-commission.gov.uk

The Department for Children, Schools and Families - www.dfes.gov.uk

Essex Day Nurseries (represents Independent Early Years Provision in Essex) - www.essexdaynurseries.org

Independant Safeguarding Authority (prevents unsuitable people from working with children) - www.isa-gov.org.uk