Early years information and events

12/08/2026

⤵️⤵️.... We look forward to seeing you 😀

Childcare support and Early Years Funding information this summer.

Our Parent Support and Engagement Team will be out and about throughout July and August, providing childcare information ready for September. Plus, you will receive a free book while stocks last.

They will be at the following locations:

❤️Saturday 18, July at the Stratton Festival, Grange Drive Community Centre (SN3 4JY) from 12 noon until 4pm

❤️Friday, 24 July at the Best Start In Life Drop In, The Meadows (SN2 5DE) from 1pm until 5pm

❤️Sunday, 2 August at the Sevenfields Community Event, Sevenfields, Penhill (SN2 5DE) from 12 noon until 4pm

❤️Wednesday, 5 August at the Coate Water Splash Park (SN3 6AA) from 10.30am until 3pm (weather permitting)

❤️Friday, 21 August at the Designer Outlet Village (SN2 2DY) from 10am until 2pm

The Parent Support and Engagement Team can be contacted on EY&[email protected]

10/08/2026

SEND Community Connected 🌈

Come along & join their annual teddy bear hunt 🐻🐻

📍Friday 14th August
⏰️ 11am-12pm
📌 Coate Water Country Park SN3 6AA

Meet at the Cafe for 11am 😁

Childcare Funding entitlements information also available and a free early years book for your little ones 📚

*Please note- adults are wholly responsible for their own children, the hunt takes part around a large lake*

03/08/2026

Yesterday, the Early Years Team along with 2 Parent Champion volunteers, joined up with colleagues from the National Literacy Trust in Swindon to attend the Summer Family Fun Day at Sevenfelds organised the People of Penhill (POP). The services shared information on the childcare funding entitlements, the library service and provided free books to little ones 😁📚

14/01/2026

🌟 Big News for Walcot Families! 🌟

Looking for the perfect Early Years & Childcare setting to use your Working Families Funding code?

✅ Approximately 40 spaces available for your little ones in the Walcot & Park North area !
✅ Flexible options for working parents
✅ Local, trusted providers

Find your spot today:

📧 Email: EY&[email protected]
🔍 Search: Synergy – Enquiry Portal - Synergy - Enquiry

💡 Don’t wait—secure your child’s place and give them the best start in life!

14/01/2026

🌟 Big News for Rodbourne Families! 🌟

Looking for the perfect Early Years & Childcare setting to use your Working Families Funding code?

✅ Approximately 50 spaces available for your little ones in the Rodbourne area !
✅ Flexible options for working parents
✅ Local, trusted providers

Find your spot today:

📧 Email: EY&[email protected]
🔍 Search: Synergy – Enquiry Portal - Synergy - Enquiry

💡 Don’t wait—secure your child’s place and give them the best start in life!

06/11/2025

Please see the link below for the opportunity as parent/carers to receive information and guidance on young children’s oral health.



Here is the Oral Health Parent Webinar Link aimed at young children (just click to register place):

Tuesday 25th November 7pm

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

23/10/2025

Are you a parent and/or carer in Swindon?

We want to hear from you to understand the challenges you are facing and how services can better support you and your family.

This survey is for parents/carers of children and young people of all ages, your views will be used to help shape future services for families in the local area.

Please scan the QR code in the poster to take part, or follow this link:

https://letstalk.swindon.gov.uk/parentingsupport

It’s quick, anonymous, and makes a real difference

Survey ends 18th November

09/09/2025

📢 Parent/Carers! 📢 The Childcare Choices website is now the Best Start in Life Parent Hub!!


Click the link below for information on Early Years Funding Entitlements, Pregnancy, Child Development and much more!

The Best Start in Life parent hub

20/08/2025

The Early Years Team are at Asda West Swindon 10am-2pm today. Come along and find information on childcare funding and entitlements. Come and take away a free book 😊
📍 Asda West SN5 7DL

15/08/2025

The Early Years Team are at the Outlet Village from 10am-2pm today. Come along and find information on childcare funding and entitlements. Come and take away a free book 😊
📍 Outlet Village SN2 2DY