EY News 3 Sept 24
September 20, 2024
FAO Solihull early years and childcare leads
Leaders and Managers brief – Autumn 2024
Please click on the link above to view the recorded leader’s brief. This term messages include information about our annual visits, key themes raised during Ofsted inspections, Ofsted updates and safeguarding information, etc.
Fliers are attached for the autism AET training [course information and booking access flier], physical development training and information about the Birmingham networks taking place. If you would like to book team Makaton training please use the paper booking form [attached] until we have sorted the on-line form, thank you.
Research opportunity from Education Endowment Foundation
Attached is an e mail with more information. Sign up for a regular e mail. Story Choices is the theme for this search for settings. Coventry University is leading the research. Story Choices – trial | EEF (educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk)
Music sessions in Solihull Family Hubs
Solihull Music are running music sessions for young children. It would be great if Smiths Wood and Chelmsley Wood nurseries can share the attached flier so that parents are aware of these opportunities.
Settings can also access a free in-setting music session – see the Early Years Music offer here.
Capital Grant Reminder – funding opportunity for providers
The capital grant closes today – 20th September. Please express an interest using the form in the information attached.
Finally, as tensions are high in the world around us. Please take the opportunity to consider how your curriculum supports understanding of our diverse world. Help for early years providers is a good place to start to help this reflection.
We are delighted that our Early Years Team new starters have all joined us this September. Welcome to Karen, Jenna, Peter, and Sarah. Find out more about their roles by watching the leaders and manager briefing.