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Supporting safer recruitment in the early years and education sector

September 21, 2022

The DBS ‘Making Recruitment Safer’ campaign promotes the support available from our Regional Outreach service. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supporting-safer-recruitment-in-the-early-years-and-education-sector 


The EYSEND partnership – Free Training

September 8, 2022

The EYSEND partnership has been extended for another year! This means we have lots of exciting new training from the partnership throughout the year. Please check out the free upcoming EYSEND …


Free Level 3 SENCo Training

September 2, 2022

The DofE has awarded ‘Best Practice Network’ the contract to deliver a new training programme for up to 5,000 Early Years SENCOs from September. The EY SENCO qualification will be …


£1 Million – Early years sports fund​

August 30, 2022

Applications are OPEN for the 22/23 academic year The £1 million early years sports fund has been created by Super Star Sport UK to provide funding enough to ensure every …


Report a serious childcare incident

August 22, 2022

Ofsted-registered childminders, nannies, nurseries and other daycare must use this service to report significant events affecting their childcare within 14 days. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-a-serious-childcare-incident?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=de1f3fc4-1087-4679-b87f-910425cdb055&utm_content=daily


Applying to work for up to 50% of the time on non-domestic premises (EYA)

August 12, 2022

Apply to work on non-domestic premises for up to half of your time. This guidance applies to those who are applying to be, or who are registered as: a childminder …


Outdoor Learning Grants for Schools and Early Years Providers

August 11, 2022

Schools and early years providers can apply for training and resources to promote outdoor learning and make environmental improvements for the benefit of pupils, staff, and the local community. Learning Through …


Solihull EY and Maternity Strategy

July 26, 2022

Solihull Maternity and Early Years Strategy 2021 to 2025


Makaton Training Offer with Solihull College

June 21, 2022

Please see attached document for Makaton Training Offer – Solihull College


Monkeypox briefing

May 31, 2022

Monkeypox briefing: information for schools/settings Following a small number of national cases of Monkeypox which are currently being monitored, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has asked us to share …