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<p>The independent evaluation of the early implementation of 30 hours free childcare
will generate learning for use by all areas ahead of national rollout in September
2017.</p><p> </p><p>Childcare Works, a new £3m delivery contractor contracted by the
Department to provide tailored support to councils, is delivering a series of engagement
events with local authorities and providers throughout the autumn. These events will
be used to disseminate the early learning we have gathered from the eight Early Implementer
local authorities. Learning will continue to be captured throughout the year and shared
regularly to ensure that it informs all areas’ delivery planning.</p><p> </p><p>There
will be a national findings event in the spring next year, and a formal evaluation
report will be published next summer.</p>
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