Communications
Which? Magazine have surveyed a range of internet connected toys and found that, without appropriate safety features, they may pose a risk to children's safety.
The Department for Education (DfE) is planning to make changes to the Early Learning Goals (ELGs) / Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP), and is piloting the reforms in 25 schools, selected to be a representative mix of all schools, prior to a full national public consultation. The autumn term Leaders and Managers Early Years Network meetings on Friday 9th November am/pm will give EY leads the opportunity to discuss the draft changes. The draft Early Learning Goals should not limit the wide variety of rich experiences that are crucial to child development. They are for end of year summative best–fit assessment judgements. The revised ELGs will come into effect in 2020 - 2021.
Updated Early Education and Childcare: LA Statutory Guidance and the Operational Guidance. The DfE has updated both documents which will take effect from 1st September 2018 - link below
Please also see links below for further guidance.
The Eat Well Move More Team are on hand to offer support and guidance to schools who would like to set up the Daily Mile initiative. The aim of the Daily Mile is to improve the physical, social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing of our children – regardless of age, ability or personal circumstances.
Please see link to website below.
For more information contact Liz Knowles elizabeth.knowles@solihull.gov.uk / 0121 704 8207
The British Council has produced a revised edition, which provides a comprehensive methodology section and story notes on 12 stories from around the world.
