Early Years News Dec 24
December 4, 2024
FAO: Solihull early years and childcare leads
Child Accident Prevention Trust [CAPT] -newsletter
Toy safety fact sheet for top tips on how to shop safely online and avoid buying dangerous toys this Christmas [click here] is the latest support from CAPT. Sign up to the newsletter to keep aware of safety risks.
Who’s in charge NHS – parent/carer partnerships
https://www.solgrid.org.uk/eyc/news/whose-in-charge/
Encourage parents to think about who is looking after children whilst they drink- who is in charge? Posters and videos to share at the link above.
Solihull Super Starts – People Who Help Us Briefing
A date for your diary
Date: Tuesday 28th January 2025
Time: 9:30am -11:30am
Focus : What support is available for families in Solihull? How can Solihull settings access this support for their children and families?
Invited guests include:
- Community Development Team
- Connected Care
- Early Help
- Family Hubs
- Health Visitors
- Public Health
- Solar
- Speech and Language Therapy
The meeting is hosted by Solihull Early Years Team.
The guests will focus on key themes that Solihull intelligence and our data means it is a priority for our children and families.
News from NSPCC – Domestic Abuse
The NSPCC has published a news story on the increase in contacts to its Helpline concerning domestic abuse. Figures show that between April 2024 and September 2024, the NSPCC Helpline handled an increase of 19% in contacts when compared to the same period last year. Common issues mentioned included: coercive or controlling behaviour; emotional domestic abuse; and post-separation domestic abuse.
Read the news story: We’ve seen a surge in concerns about children experiencing domestic abuse
Sadly, we have not yet been able to launch the Operation Encompass for early years settings. There is a wider West Midlands Police review into our Solihull procedures taking place. Widening this to early years remains a future plan. Have a look at the SSCP training which includes emotional abuse amongst others on offer.
Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership newsletter
If you haven’t yet signed up to the SSCP newsletter, you can do so here: SSCP newsletter.
It includes this practitioner survey……………………
SSCP Frontline Practitioner Survey
Jo Procter, SSCP Independent Scrutineer is undertaking a piece of work looking at the effectiveness of the multi-agency safeguarding arrangements in Solihull. As part of this work, Jo would like to capture the views of frontline practitioners working in Solihull on topics such as communications, training and priorities. The short survey should only take a few minutes and we would love to get as many early years and childcare responses as possible. The survey closes on 9 December. You can take part by clicking here….or QR below 
Solihull Music Service Resources
Laura from the Solihull Music Service has added transition songs [with Makaton] to the Music sway.
Solgrid link- click here and also on solgrid here:
- https://www.solgrid.org.uk/eyc/training/solihull-training-resources/ – click the link in the music tab with an offer of free music sessions. Link on image below….
Encourage parents to sign up to the Solihull Parent’s Newsletter. …here. It is a fantastic time to build on the experiences children may have with their families, and to explore colour, light, and sound.
Enjoy the fun that happens at this time of year. Also be aware of the Here 2 Help information available here – https://www.solihull.gov.uk/here2help