Safeguarding
If you are concerned about the safety or wellbeing of a child contact:
Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
- Daytime during the week - Phone: 01908 253169 and 01908 253170
- Email: children@milton-keynes.gov.uk
- Out of hours evenings, weekends and bank holidays -Phone: 01908 265545 (Emergency Social Work Team)
If you are concerned about allegations against a member of staff in your provision contact:
Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO)
- Phone: 01908 254307
- Email: lado@Milton-keynes.gov.uk
If you are concerned and require additional information on prevention of child abuse or want to report a concern contact:
National Society Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC)
- Phone: 0808 800 5000
- NSPCC website
If you are concerned about terrorism or want to report a concern contact:
Prevent Duty Referrals
- Prevent Help Line 0800 011 3764
- Report online
If you have a concern about or a complaint about a childcare provider contact:
OFSTED
- Phone: 0300 123 1231
- Email: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk
- Piccadilly Gate, Store St, Manchester M1 2WD
If you would like information on 2, 3, and 4 year old early education funding contact:
- Email: nursery.education@milton-keynes.gov.uk
- Phone: 01908 254522
If you would like information on school admissions contact:
- Email: primaryadmissions@milton-keynes.gov.uk
- Phone: 01908 253338
MKCC wider team contacts
Intervention and Inclusion team
Contact:
- Phone: 01908 657825
- Email: sendsupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Working together with children, young people, families and educational settings, enabling children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to enjoy and achieve in their learning whilst developing greater independence.
The team works across Milton Keynes supporting children and young people from 2-19 years old. The team consists of specialist teachers, inclusion and intervention workers.
More information about the Intervention and Inclusion team.
MK Special Education Needs & Disabilities Service (SENDIAS)
Contact:
- Advice Line: 01908 254518 from 10am to 3pm, Monday to Friday (answer phone facility)
- Email: contact@mksendias.org.uk
- Website: www.mksendias.org.uk
Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities as well as their parents.
Looked After Children
Contact:
- Katy Enser
- Phone: 01908 253169 or 01908 253170
The care service provides stability and security to those children in care so that they achieve their full potential.
Virtual School
Contact:
- Katy Enser
- Phone: 07825357739
The virtual school advocates for the children and young people who are looked after by Milton Keynes. We aim to ensure everyone reaches their full potential, with a sense of wellbeing and is equipped with skills for life.
Early Education Funding for three, four and eligible two year olds
Early education and childcare funding provides up to 15 hours free funded childcare education for eligible two year olds and all three and four year olds.
Contact:
- Early Years Placement Officer
- Phone: 01908 254522
- Email: nursery.education@milton-keynes.gov.uk
30 Hours Extended Entitlement for 3 & 4 year olds
Eligible parents can apply for an additional 15 hours funded childcare, in addition to the universal 3 & 4 year old funding.
Contact:
- Early Years Placement Officer
- Phone: 01908 254522
- Email: nursery.education@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Working parents entitlement expansion
In addition to existing entitlements, once fully rolled out eligible families will also be able to access the following funded entitlements:
Working parents two-year-olds to the equivalent of 15 hours a week for 38 weeks (introduced April 2024)
Working parents 9-month-olds to three-year-olds the equivalent of 15 hours a week for 38 weeks (introduced September 2024)
Working parents 9-month-olds to school age the equivalent of 30 hours a week for 38 weeks (to be introduced September 2025)
Contact:
- Early Years Placement Officer
- Phone: 01908 254522
- Email: nursery.education@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
Contact:
- Early Years Placement Officer
- Phone: 01908 254522
- Email: nursery.education@milton-keynes.gov.uk
The EYPP is additional funding for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds receiving the free Early Education Funding (EEF). It aims to support providers to narrow the gap between the most and least advantaged children. An hourly rate of 68p per hour for each eligible child will be paid to the provider.
Ethnic Minority Achievement (EMA)
Contact:
- Email: ema@milton-keynes.gov.uk
- Phone: 01908 254976
The EMA network team support schools, settings and communities in raising the aspirations and attainment of black and minority ethnic children and young people in Milton Keynes.
Children and Family Centres
Contact:
- Tina Price
- Phone: 01908 253338
Family Centres offer support for families with children from 0 to 5 years, as well as expectant parents, in over 17 children centres throughout Milton Keynes.
If you need information relating to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or have recently had an Ofsted inspection and become less than good please email customerservices@milton-keynes.gov.uk or call 01908 691691.