The East Dunbartonshire Third Sector Early Years Network was established to bring together third sector organisations involved in or having an interest in the Early Years sector in East Dunbartonshire. The purpose of this Forum is to work on common issues, share knowledge, experience and best practice.The purpose of the Early Years Third Sector Network East Dunbartonshire is to bring together third sector organisations involved in or having an interest in the Early Years sector in the East Dunbartonshire local authority area, to discuss issues of common interest, share knowledge and experience, and identify areas of good practice around issues of Early Years. The Network will provide a stronger voice and greater representation on relevant issues with statutory agencies, through engaging in participative consultation. Members of the Network will be encouraged to, through the auspices of the Network, seek to influence the planning of relevant statutory services for the East Dunbartonshire local authority area.