Port Clarence is three miles from Billingham town centre in Stockton-on-Tees. The local authority identified there were many two year-olds locally who were eligible for free two-year-old early education. However, as is often the case, a lack of sustainable, registered childcare in the area meant it was difficult for families to find and use a local place. In September 2010, the local authority worked in partnership with the primary school, children's centre, the Pre-School Learning Alliance and the community centre to set up a new playgroup offering 12 two-year-old places, five mornings a week during term-time.
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