Responsible for the line management of Young Children's Centres and nurseries.  Also collects nursery grant data and makes payments to private and voluntary sector providers.  The Young Children's Service is part of the Education Directorate and is responsible for: developing and leading a partnership approach and city wide strategy for the expansion of services to young childrens; building universal quality; providing direct services through Young Children's Centres and Nursery Schools.  The service achieves this through high quality maintained provision across early years and strong links with the Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership.  Early Years Development and Childcare Partnership Seminar held 3 times per year.