Welcome
The Early Childhood Forum (ECF), brings together national organisations and professional associations in the early childhood sector for all young children from birth to seven. ECF exists to promote inclusion, challenge inequalities, debate issues, celebrate differences and develop consensus to champion high quality experiences for young children and their families.
News & Events
Early Years and Childcare Expansion
Early Years and Childcare expansion: Key updates from Susie Owen, DfE Director of Early Years, Childcare, Families and Analysis
Spring Budget
In the 2023 Spring Budget, the Government announced significant new investments to expand the early education entitlements from 2024-25, together with funding uplifts in 2023-24 and 2024-25 for the existing entitlement offers. This expansion was designed to support more working families to access high-quality, affordable early education and childcare. The full package of reforms to childcare announced at spring budget can be found on GOV.UK. HMG is committed to working closely with the sector to deliver these reforms, and keep you updated on progress.
ECF does Twitter
ECF has renewed its social media links for the benefit of members and other EY professionals. The new Twitter handle is:
@ECFBirthto7
Membership Fees
New Members
To apply for membership, please go to the About ECF section for the application form.
Corporate Membership is £60 per year and Individual Membership £20 per year.
ECF Policy Agenda
Members might like to read our updated Policy Agenda which can be found at the link noted below:
Download: ECF_Policy_Agenda_agreed_23.02.23.pdf
