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Types of childcare
Information about the different types of early years childcare, from childminders to nurseries and pre-schools.
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Independent schools
Independent schools are usually run by private or voluntary organisations and will charge a fee.
Some independent schools have nursery classes offering funded (free) places.
Only some will allow parents to take just the free childcare without taking extra hours, which they will have to pay for.