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PATA is the largest voluntary sector provider of support to early years childcare and education in Gloucestershire.

PATA member groups are located in geographical areas.

Cheltenham, Cirencester, Cotswold, Dursley, Forest of Dean, Gloucester, Stroud and Tewkesbury.

All groups (apart from toddler groups) are registered with OFSTED Early Years Directorate under the Children Act and have fully qualified staff. The majority of these groups are also OFSTED registered providers for Nursery Education Funding and follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum.