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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 …


Health & Safety

December 7, 2022

Health and safety Have you signed up for health and safety alerts such as CAPT and do you know the symptoms of scarlet fever? Recent alerts about the safety of …


Solihull Family Hubs Information Webinar

December 6, 2022

Solihull Council will be opening some new Family Hubs across the borough. These important new centres will give children, young people and their families access to the best health and …


How can early years practitioners use Tiny Happy People?

December 6, 2022

Tiny Happy People is a BBC website full of advice and activities that is useful for early years practitioners, both for use in settings and for sharing with parents and …


Early Years News

December 2, 2022

In this edition you can read about DfE support and training from the Local Authority. DfE updates: Consultation on criteria for the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification The Department …


Free National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership

November 28, 2022

The new National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) has launched! The NPQEYL focuses on the key challenges early years leaders face in their role. This CPD course covers …


Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership Training

November 16, 2022

Right Help, Right Time, Right Response Launch of new threshold guidance & Neglect Strategy 2022-24 See attached document for more information and dates to book


Childminder mentor programme

November 16, 2022

Information on the DfE early years COVID-19 recovery childminder mentor programme, which offers support and mentoring to childminders. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childminder-mentor-programme The deadline to submit an expression of interest application form is …


Ofsted EIF EY Curriculum Roadshow for Childminders

November 4, 2022

Tue, Nov 22, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT Ofsted are running a series of education inspection framework (EIF) curriculum roadshows across the country for early years practitioners. This …