Middlesbrough Early Years & Childcare service:

LEA Membership Scheme

Foundation Stage professionals, either reception teachers or practitioners and childminders in the private, voluntary and independent sector in Middlesbrough are eligible for free membership of the Foundation Stage Forum, courtesy of Surestart West Midlands.

New FSF members

If you have already been given a password from Middlesbrough, simply insert it into the registration screen at the appropriate place in lieu of selecting a subscription package (a brief guide is available here if you are unsure of how to register). Otherwise, if you have not yet been in contact with your West Midlands LEA representative for the subscription password please email the address below, including the following information:

• Your name
• Your setting name and address

If you are not a member of a Foundation Stage setting but are otherwise involved with the Foundation Stage in Middlesbrough, West Midlands Sure Start may purchase your membership at their discretion. Email the contact address below giving your name and a brief description of your work with the Foundation Stage.

Current subscribing and non-subscribing members

Whether you have subscribed for the current year or are a non-subscribing member, simply follow the procedure below.

If you have already been given a password from Middlesbrough, simply email the FSF with the password and your current username and we will upgrade your membership, or extend your subscription by a year. Otherwise, if you have not yet been in contact with your county organisation for your subscription password, please email the address below, including the following information:

• Your name
• Your setting name and address

When you receive confirmation from Surestart West Midlands, email the FSF with the password and your current username and we will upgrade your membership.

Middlesbrough contact details.

Primary administrative contact

Tricia Smith
Sure Start Breckon Hill,
Breckon Hill Road,

Middlesbrough TS4 2DS


Phone: 01642 354319
Surestart West Midlands Website