Publications
To order hard copies of key publications, go to ECM Online publications. Once you have registered, you will be able to collate the publications you need into a single order and request multiple copies as required.
This section holds a library of key publications relating to the Every Child Matters programme. To find what you need, browse the categories or use the search function, which you can find on the top banner of this website.
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Branding guidelines
Information about the guidelines for using the Sure Start brand. Read more...
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Business support
A key part of the Government’s commitment to improving the sustainability of Early Years education and childcare providers has been the funding for a business support officer (BSO) to work in each of the 150 LAs. Read more...
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Business support evaluations
Download executive summaries and full reports on the business skills and support needs of childcare providers, as well as the training needs of business support officers (BSOs). Read more...
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Business support officers
Business support officers work in each of the 150 local authorities, advising potential and existing providers on a range of business issues. Read more...
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Capital
A list of general questions and answers about capital relating to Sure Start projects. Read more...
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Capital buildings and facilities
This section of the website has been designed to support local authorities and their partners involved in planning and developing capital programmes to meet the needs of children, families and their communities. Read more...
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Capital funding arrangement for 2008-11
A list of questions and answers about funding relating to Sure Start projects and children's centres for 2008-11. Read more...
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Capital links
Capital links is list of links to organisations and websites providing resources and information on capital buildings and facilities. Read more...
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Capital policy and guidance
The capital guidance is a reference tool for local authorities and stakeholders involved in the planning and delivery of children's centres, extended schools and childcare. Read more...
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Capital projects approval process
All capital projects must be entered on Surestart_on before approval can be given. Read more...





