The Government has made available considerable additional funding overthe next three years via local authorities to further the objectives ofthe Children's Plan. Among a wide range of initiatives are many whichdirectly benefit nursery providers.
Every Child a Talker: An Early Language Programme (40m)
This two-year programme will be rolled out in three waves, September 08,April 09 and April 10. While some funding will be used by LAs to recruitand employ an early language consultant, the remainder should allow forcontinuous professional development among PVI providers and themaintained sector.
Social and Emotional Aspects of Development (7m)
Intended to improve practitioners' skills in supporting children'ssocial development, this one-year funding available in 2008-09 will beused to provide supply cover for training.
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