Taking care of the kids

摘要

Derbyshire's early years and childcare service has plenty to celebrate. Not only has it achieved national excellence with several awards, but the county council-led service also offers free nursery education to every three-year-old in the county. And it has attracted millions of pounds to boost childcare provision and enable parents to return to work. In 2001, it won the Partners in Excellence Award "rural solutions" category for initiatives to ensure families living in isolated communities have access to a range of childcare.