Early Years News Oct 1
October 18, 2024
FAO early years and childcare leads in Solihull
Reminder -Mix and Mingle events
Thanks for letting us know if you hope to attend…. The form to register can be accessed by using the QR code below. We know you cannot always make it on the day but it’s good to know that so far we have 75% of attendees for the 23.10.24 >4.30pm at the Loft and 25% 6.11.24 >4.30pm at the Council House. Further info at the link below…….
or click hereEYFS- updated guidance
DfE have produced updated EYFS statutory guidance for 1st November 2024. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2
We have clarified that the ‘Childminder EYFS Framework’ applies to childminders both with, and without, domestic premises. We have also confirmed that childminders who are registered without domestic premises need to inform parents and carers that they cannot provide any provision from domestic premises (unless they hold a separate domestic premises registration for the specific premises). On the ‘EYFS statutory framework for group and school-based providers’ we have clarified the qualification requirements for staff counting in the level 6 staff: child ratios in early years settings.
EYFS safeguarding changes for September 2025
The results of this safeguarding consultation [DfE] are here – Early years foundation stage (EYFS) safeguarding – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Safeguarding -SSCP
As you know there is an expectation that DSLs attend SSCP training modules to meet the needs of the setting. SSCP have developed some safeguarding training with Family Hubs which is specifically targeted to practitioners supporting young children [safeguarding babies under 2]. They have also recently run some evening sessions as a result of feedback.
Please let us know which module(s) you intend to attend this academic year [they are free to attend as long as you do attend]. This is just to tell SSCP how many training sessions they need to provide -rather than a commitment to attend or any names. Scan to access the form below – we will share numbers with SSCP.
or click hereIf you don’t attend Solihull safeguarding children partnership multi-agency training, then we would like to know what prevents you from attending.
Updates to guidance and SSCP training information is within the regular SSCP newsletter which we suggest those in a lead safeguarding role should sign up to. https://www.safeguardingsolihull.org.uk/lscp?s=newsletter
Anna Freud- Early Years in Mind
Anna Freud hosts early years events which are recorded and also live- such as a free event 7 November 4.30pm -a Birth Trauma and the Early Years webinar. Book via the Anna Freud website- https://www.annafreud.org/training/education/under-fives-training-and-events/ . Some resources from this website are attached too.
The Playwork Foundation training – free
Please see the attached flier (OO2 webinar flyer) for details of the available webinars from The Playwork Foundation. Places are limited so please don’t book a place unless you intend to attend so spaces are not wasted.
Special weeks >>>> coming up soon
Nursery Rhyme week– 11th to 15th November https://www.worldnurseryrhymeweek.com/ ~ help develop a child’s vocabulary development, sound awareness and fun amongst other areas….
Leads for language might consider the Speech and Language UK training – https://speechandlanguage.org.uk/educators-and-professionals/training-courses/
Baby week– 14th– 20th November …why not join in one of the Family Hub music events or ask Solihull Music to come in for a free 30 minute music time. 19th October is also World Singing Day 😊
This week we hosted training from Dominic Gunn on self-regulation. We enjoyed listening to Dominic share his experiences and brain research. You can find out more about Dominic thoughts here and self-regulation here-
I love this video from the Evidence Store – but that wouldn’t be fair ?