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Safeguarding Babies – ICON

January 23, 2023

Have you heard of ICON? Can you help share the ICON message in your setting? I– Infant crying is normal C –Comforting methods can help O – It’s OK to …


Early Years News

January 19, 2023

In this EY news brief find out about Childminder mentor programme [DfE] Early Years Professional development -with cover costs [DfE] SLCN good news story SEND EYC support and Local Offer …


Good News Story!

January 13, 2023

* Solihull Early Years – A good news story! * M’s story M is a young boy who lives in Solihull. He was almost 2 years-old when his Mum and …


Ofsted – Education Inspection Framework (EIF) curriculum roadshows

January 9, 2023

Ofsted is running a series of Education Inspection Framework (EIF) curriculum roadshows for Early Years settings, including childminders. These events will be held in Spring Term 2023, in six locations across …


Early Years News

January 6, 2023

      In this news we share information about Winter Infections Resources from UKHSA Ofsted regulation information Helping families access childcare DfE Child Development Training (free) Immunisation for one-year …


Early Years Childminder Mentor Programme

December 22, 2022

The Early Years Childminder Mentor programme from the Department for Education is focused on supporting early years childminders, to address the impact of the pandemic on the youngest children. This …


Early Years News

December 20, 2022

In this week’s news Scarlet fever- a letter for parents EYFS assessment – a meeting and reflection opportunity DfE consultation- request to respond EYE Level 3 Qualifications Books to support …


Winter Safety Booklet

December 14, 2022

Winter Safety booklet from the Royal Life Saving Society  


Early Years News

December 12, 2022

In this week’s news,  A reminder about feeding pillows and further Strep A guidance. A range of information from Tiny Happy People, Institute of Health Visitors, Ofsted, DfE and DBS. …


Ofsted Webinar for childminders: changes, updates and common misconceptions

December 12, 2022

In this webinar, Ofsted were joined by Theresa Johnson, Head of Partnership at PACEY, to discuss: – Recent changes to the early years inspection handbook – The impact of the …