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Guidance resources

The Sure Start, Extended Schools and Childcare Group issues Guidance in a number of areas; the most commonly requested can be downloaded here.

Search under publications if you are not able to find the Guidance that you need.

  • Branding - Sure Start design framework and logos guidelines
  • Sure Start Guidance 2004-2006 - Section I - Strategic Guidance
  • Sure Start Guidance 2004-2006 - Section II - Delivery Guidance
  • Support Childminder Scheme - Interim report/good practice guide

Round 6 Sure Start local programme Planning and Delivery Guidance

Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 1 Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 2
Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 3 Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 4
Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 5 Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 6
Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 7 Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 8
Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 9 Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 9
Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 11 Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 12
Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 13 Sure Start local programme guidance Round 6 - Part 14

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