How do NMS Improvement Partners work in partnership with the local authority?

• NMS Networks – LA officers attend the EAS termly network meetings to ensure all settings are up to date with national, regional and local initiatives

• Regular one-to-one meetings to discuss settings in detail and any LA specific foci

• Joint monitoring of EYPDG and impact on learning to ensure appropriate grant spend that impacts on children's progress.

• Information sharing and updates

• Participation in EYDCP meetings