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What Step 4 changes mean for education and childcare settings
July 16, 2021
As most restrictions across all parts of society are relaxed from Monday 19 July, the DfE want to keep schools, colleges and early years settings informed on what Step 4 …
Step 4 updated DfE Guidance – DfE have published new guidance ahead of Step 4, covering both the summer period and the following term
July 8, 2021
DfE have published new guidance ahead of Step 4, covering both the summer period and the following term Actions for early years and childcare providers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak …
Have you got your outbreak management plan?
June 29, 2021
All education and childcare settings should have outbreak management plans (sometimes called contingency plans) outlining how they would operate if any of the measures described in this document were recommended …
Some important changes……..
June 29, 2021
Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework Page summary: The standards that school and childcare providers must meet for the learning, development and care of children from birth to 5. …
Early Years Foundation Stage Reforms (EYFS) – Online Service
June 15, 2021
From September 2021, all early years providers must follow the new early years foundation stage (EYFS) framework. The key aims of the reforms are to: improve child outcomes at age …
Looking after children in a heatwave
June 11, 2021
As temperatures continue to rise we remind you of the public health guidance in the event of a heatwave. Looking after children in a heatwave
Applications open for £500 worth of outdoor equipment and staff training
June 11, 2021
The Local Schools Nature Grants Scheme allows Early Years, Infant, Primary and Secondary school and settings in England, Scotland & Wales to apply for £500 worth of outdoor resources, and …
Have your say on the future of the 30-hours funded entitlement policy
May 21, 2021
The Early Years Alliance is working with social mobility charity the Sutton Trust to gain an up-to-date understanding of early years provider views on the 30-hour funded entitlement policy, and in …
FREE EVENT – EYSEND – The Home Learning Environment
May 21, 2021
A free 2 hour live, virtual session, an extension to the EYSEND programme focused on the home learning environment, how to support families of young children with special needs through …