EY News August 25
August 17, 2025
FAO Solihull early years and childcare providers
Princess of Wales Royal Foundation create a new films to support children’s development.
https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/VB6KCQk0KCmGZ9EhvSjsGfYhs?domain=email.nurseryworld.co.uk – Royal Foundation animations
These animated films are a great staff meeting resource for you and will be helpful to signpost to support your parents.
Our kids, their screen webinar recording
This Local Government Association (LGA) recording shares the latest research on the impact of children’s screen time. You can also share posters from the health professionals for safer screen website.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TN-2N1UDrtE Our kids, their screens, the evidence LGA recording. I found the attached LGA webinar fascinating and informative. Let’s help everyone understand what the research tells us about screen time over use.
Health professionals for safer screen have produced a range of resources which include the Summer of Connections e book.
- Digital Support – Health Professionals For Safer Screens
- Summer of Connections- a screen free summer for babies and preschoolers. – Health Professionals For Safer Screens
Ofsted -new inspection framework Autumn meetings [reminder]
Follow the link to find an inspection framework meeting which best suits you . The programme of webinars for early years and childcare will be recorded and available on Ofsted’s YouTube channel.
Business support for early years and childcare providers
Our lovely Jenna will be leaving us mid-September. This temporary business post role has been funded through the ‘childcare expansion’ project. Make the most of the support available during Jenna’s remaining weeks by contacting Jenna for support [jenna.handley@solihull.gov.uk – 07385687849 contact details which are active until 17th September]
I hope that you are finding ways to keep cool during this 4th heatwave [guidance link here]. Looking after little people can be exhausting during cool days so finding ways to stay cool in this extreme heat is vital. You might be interested to read this article from Tender Years Nursery. Visitors to the nursery baby room expansion opening event this week enjoyed their air conditioning, as well as seeing her expanded offer for babies and their parents. Find out what grants are available for your business. Why not give Jenna a call for advice.