EY News – August
August 6, 2024
National Playday -Solihull events
Playday is the national day for play, celebrated each year across the UK on the first Wednesday in August. Playday 2024 will be celebrated on Wednesday 7 August.
This year’s Playday is …
Play – the culture of childhood
Supporting play, fun and friendships
Have a look at the Help for EYFS and EEF Evidence Store for activity ideas. You may also find our Stronger Practice Hub newsletter a helpful source for ideas and information [attached]….why not sign up. Signpost parents to BBC’s Tiny Happy People- Tiny Happy People – Activities (bbc.co.uk). The attached poster outlines the Solihull events. Also look at the Family Hub activities taking place over August…https://www.solihull.gov.uk/children-and-family-support/family-hubs
Early Years Evidence Store- Physical development Module
The Education Endowment Foundation has added a new theme to the Early Years Evidence Store . The physical development theme explores how early years educators can support young children’s physical development and promote opportunities to be physically active.
Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership
Evening Module 1 Early Help +
This training is for those whose work during the day makes it difficult for them to join other SSCP multi-agency safeguarding training modules. It is aimed at those working with children and families who identify additional needs and can carry out early help assessments. It also covers some information about the Education, Health & Care plan process.
This course is provided in 2 sessions, online via Teams, both parts must be booked together and part one taking place on 18.9.24 must be attended before acceptance on part 2 taking place on 25.9.24, both running 6-8pm.
This course is provided free of charge, but if someone does not attend or cancels within 48 hours of the course running then the place will be charged for in line with the SSCP charging policy.
To book https://training.solihulllscp.co.uk/Course/CourseDescriptive.aspx?id=185
There is a guide to assist with booking available at the bottom of the how to book page
Solihull Early Education Funding Mix and Mingle
We have 2 dates organised for face-to-face meetings to discuss the extended entitlement and wider topics of interest.
Further information will follow but save the dates if they are of interest to you……
Bluebell Centre -The Loft– Wednesday 23rd October 4.30-6pm
Council House Solihull -Orchard House – 6th November 4.30-6pm
Enjoy your Playday activities. If you need further inspiration look here ….
What’s National Play Day and how to get involved? – The Good Play Guide
‘Play on, have fun, and make every day a play day!’