Reading corner
An area where we will share articles, research, clips and other information that may be of interest to practitioners.
EY News April 2025
FAO Solihull early years and childcare leads Walk and talk reminder Meet up with other setting owners and managers to ‘walk-and-talk’ with Lisa Whitehouse [Tender Years Nursery]………. On Friday 2nd May I’m …
Bright Beginnings Programme BSWAID
Birmingham and Solihull Women’s Aid are offering the opportunity to take part in their FREE ‘Bright Beginnings’ programme for children aged 3 to 5 years old. [info leaflet attached / …
Early Years News March 28/3/25
For the attention of early years and childcare leads, SSCP training Neglect is a priority for Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership, it is present in over 60% of Child Safeguarding Practice …
Early Years News March 25
FAO: Early Years and Childcare leads A busy week in early years and childcare ……………………………. Early years pupil premium- new guidance DfE have published guidance for Local Authorities, setting out the government’s …
NEW Family helpline – SSCP Updates
Click the link to view the SSCP newsletter for new safeguarding procedures website, threshold guidance and family helpline number: 03.03.25 SSCP Newsletter
EY News Jan 3 2025
For Solihull early education and childcare leads, Special Educational Needs – share your views A cross-party group of MPs called the Education Select Committee is undertaking an inquiry on finding short and …
Early Years News 2 Jan 2025
Leaders and Managers Briefing -Spring 2025 is available from 22nd January 2025 FAO Early Years and Childcare leads Department for Education Early Years Provider Roadshows for 2025 [reminder] The Department for Education Early …
NHS Pharmacy First: Info for Educational Settings
The NHS community pharmacy team is seeking your support once again to raise awareness of a different community pharmacy service to support children, families and staff: Pharmacy First can support …
EY News Jan 2025
FAO: Solihull Leaders and Manager Special Event: Friday 10th January 1pm-2pm Security in settings briefing Please join us [using the link below for further information] on Friday to hear from …
Early years news 4 Nov 24
FAO Solihull Early Years and Childcare Leads The journey towards self-regulation We have shared a new resource for early years providers. It is a recorded training for settings to use. …
Early Years News 3 Nov 24
FAO Early Years and Childcare Leads Oral health promotion video for parents and carers of reception-aged children One in four five-year-olds are experiencing dental decay in England. This can result in …
Early Years News 2 Nov 24
FAO: Solihull early years and childcare leads Medical pathway and MASH contacts MASH have asked us to clarify when they should be called when you have been informed of an …
Early Years News Nov 24
FAO Solihull early years and childcare leads Mark of Achievement tracker- Dingley’s Promise You may already be using the posters to track and celebrate your commitment to inclusion training and access to …
Early Years News Oct 2
FAO Solihull Early Years and Childcare Leads, Ofsted best start The last part of the Ofsted research review has now been published focussing on specific areas of learning. Link- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/best-start-in-life-a-research-review-for-early-years/best-start-in-life-part-3-the-4-specific-areas-of-learning Solihull …
Early Years News Oct 1
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 …
Early Years Updates 1 October 24
Leaders and Managers Briefing -Autumn 2024 is now available For the attention of early years and childcare leads, This newsletter includes some information recently shared with schools that you …
EY News 3 Sept 24
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 …
EY News 2 – September 24
FAO: Early Years and Childcare Leads Early Years Team visits to settings Every year at this time we share the Early Years and Childcare Adviser focus for our visits. The …
Early Years News – September 24
For the attention of Solihull Early Years and Childcare leads We have new team members joining the early years team. Good luck to Shinade who is on maternity leave. We …
Building a better Ofsted: the response to the Big Listen
Ofsted has published a detailed response to its ‘Big Listen’ consultation, setting out how the inspectorate will reset its relationship with the sectors it inspects and regulates, while continuing to …
EY News – August
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 …
Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership – Evening Module 1 Early Help +
*PLEASE NOTE YOU NEED TO BOOK BOTH SESSIONS ON THE SSCP TRAINING PORTAL* This training is for those whose work during the day makes it difficult for them to join …
Early Years Team updates
For Solihull Leaders and Managers Reminder- Ofsted Big Listen closes 31.5.24 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ofsted-big-listen The consultation closes soon-you only need to comment on the things that matter to you…so tell Ofsted your views. …
Early Years Team Updates
FAO Solihull Leaders and Managers National childminder week this week- to 17/5/24 A big shout out to our wonderful childminders in Solihull. We know that there is a lot going …
Early Years Team Updates
For the attention on Early Years and Childcare leads, Childminder Mentor opportunity (reminder) If you are a new childminder or if you are expecting Ofsted soon you may wish to take …
EY Team news – EY Peer review, L3 SENCo awards and the PDP!
FAO: Solihull Early Years and Childcare Leads Solihull Super Starts- early years peer review Please see the final report from the Local Government Association Final Report Solihull LGA EYs Support …
Ofsted: Best Start in Life curriculum roadshow
Ofsted is running a Best Start in Life curriculum roadshow for Early Years settings, including childminders. There is a separate session for maintained nursery schools and any school with pre-reception age attending. …
Early Years Updates Feb 24
FAO: Solihull Early Years and Childcare leads. Ofsted request – research EYFS and 0-2-year-olds Ofsted have asked us to tell you about a research project they are carrying out into …
Ofsted 0-2s Practitioner Survey
Ofsted have asked us to tell you about a research project they are carrying out into practice with 0-2-year-olds in Early Years settings. The aim of the study is to …
Mental health for early years children
Three in four parents of children under five years old are anxious about their child’s mental health | NSPCC 75% of parents of children under five years old are anxious …
DfE Wraparound Programme…
DCMS sector wraparound care prospectus [click here] is an early summary of the type of enrichment activity that DCMS sector organisations plan to offer as part of the Department for …
National Recruitment Campaign – Free job advertising via DWP
Coming soon: Early Years and Childcare National Recruitment Campaign – upload your vacancies to Find a Job There’s not long to go until the launch of the Department for Education’s …
EY News Jan 2024
FAO: Solihull Early Years Leads What do you ask when children start with you? I have been asked by the MASH team to remind our early years and childcare community …
EY News 2024!
Happy New Year to you all. January 2024 – national publication updates EYFS statutory framework – split versions and summary of changes https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework–2 Early Years qualification requirements and standards – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualification-requirements-and-standards Early …
Changes to the EYFS 4th January 2024
Find out more information regarding the upcoming EYFS changes on our solgrid resources page Ofsted and DfE here: https://www.solgrid.org.uk/eyc/resources/ofstedanddfe/
Early Years News
Solihull EYC Leaders and Managers Happy Christmas to all our Leaders, Manager and hard working early years and childcare practitioners, Christine Bickle has retired during the Autumn term. We wish her health …
NEW! Working together to safeguard children 2023
Statutory guidance on multi-agency working to help, protect and promote the welfare of children. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/working-together-to-safeguard-children–2
EY News Flash
Measles symptoms: what to do There are increasing numbers of measles cases occurring in the West Midlands region, including cases in Solihull. Measles is extremely infectious and spreads very rapidly …
Measles Awareness
Measles is back – cases have been confirmed locally in Birmingham and Solihull Treat measles as a key and current risk for Birmingham and Solihull children. As of today we …
WHOSE IN CHARGE?
Party season is nearly here… Keep children safe by encouraging parents and carers to think about ‘WHOSE IN CHARGE’ Put up a poster, share a video from this safeguarding campaign …
Training opportunities being promoted locally and nationally.
Solihull Leaders and Managers This news article includes a collection of training opportunities being promoted locally and nationally. New Early Maths module added to DfE’s Online Child Development Training The Department for …
Free Early Years Music Sessions
For more information please email solihullmusic@solihull.gov.uk
SSCP Newsletter
Have you signed up yet? Solihul Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP) Newsletter SSCP Newsletter October 2023 There are a number of key resources and training dates that will support your Safeguarding …
Solihull Leaders and Managers Autumn Briefing is available now!
This is a narrated presentation for PVI settings, childminders and schools focusing on Early Years updates both locally and from the wider sector. Where to find it: Click into the …
Early Years News
FAO: Solihull Leaders and Managers This will be the last Early Years Team News which brings together a range of information. This information is largely shared through specific newsletters – …
Early Years News – July
FAO: Solihull Leaders and Managers Action Required Sign up to DfE Professional development programme Register for National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) Early Years Inclusion Fund For information …
Local School Nature Grants
What do bird boxes, bee hotels, and nature experts all have in common? They’re all available for free as part of our Local School Nature Grants programme. Open to …
Early Years News
FAO: Solihull Leaders and Managers Action Required 5th July Child minder Ofsted meeting -cancelled NHS BSol Immunisations and Vaccinations EYFSP- responsibility for statutory submission DfE / Foundation Years Consultation Vodcast For …
Early Years Music
Early Years Music Boosting confidence in singing and music delivery The following presetnation and video clips are taken from a visit made by Laura Lenthall from Solihull Music to …
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Early Years News May 23
FAO: Solihull Leaders and Managers Action Required Advanced notice of Solihull Schema Play Training with Lynette Brock Music -information required to support EYFS training For information Childcare -stakeholder information pack …
Do you want to be a childminder?
Early Years and Childcare Providers Would you like to be a registered childminder in Solihull? You are invited to attend a free Solihull Briefing session The session will focus …
EY Team News
For the attention of Solihull Early Years Leaders and Managers Action Required opportunity to register for the Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) enter the Solihull Coronation book-mark competition For …
How can we help stop NEGLECT?
Have you heard of the NSPCC Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) An assessment tool to help identify and measure risk of neglect from the NSPCC Graded Care Profile 2 (GCP2) …
Early Years News – April 23
FAO: Solihull Early Years and Childcare Leads Action Required Tax free childcare webinar 3 May 2023 6.30pm – 8.00pm EEF projects recruiting in Solihull World Daily Mile Day 27th April …
DBS 2023 Annual Conference
You can now sign up for the DBS 2023 Annual Conference – on Wednesday 29 March online! DBS: Making Recruitment and Employment Safer’ is our third national conference. It is …
Early Years News
Action Required SEND reviews and Local Authority Additional Needs Survey Family Hubs request for information Express interest in free Early Movers training For information Language development -book use The impact …
Early Years Physical Activity Training
Solihull Active would like to support Early Years Providers in Solihull to better understand physical activity in young children See flyers below for mre information: Health Movers flyer Health Movers …
Early Years News
Information for Solihull early years and childcare settings – a bumper issue 😊 Document links at foot of page Action Early Years Professional Development Programme – Phase 3 Education & Childcare Event …
Early Years News
For Solihull Leaders and Managers Action Required Book your place on Solihull Early Years Training Of interest NASEN – at home and nursery ideas for activities to develop resilience Free training for parents …
Early Years News
For Solihull Early Years and Childcare Managers In today’s news Action needed: Martyn’s Law- What do settings need to do? …some information about this Law from the Prevent Duty. Childcare …
Early Years News
In this week’s news bulletin Family Hub recorded event Local Offer Early Years Advice page goes live Solgrid EYC SEND pages updated with support and guidance Education Endowment Foundation newsletter …
Safeguarding Babies – ICON
Have you heard of ICON? Can you help share the ICON message in your setting? I– Infant crying is normal C –Comforting methods can help O – It’s OK to …
Early Years News
In this EY news brief find out about Childminder mentor programme [DfE] Early Years Professional development -with cover costs [DfE] SLCN good news story SEND EYC support and Local Offer …
Good News Story!
* Solihull Early Years – A good news story! * M’s story M is a young boy who lives in Solihull. He was almost 2 years-old when his Mum and …
Ofsted – Education Inspection Framework (EIF) curriculum roadshows
Ofsted is running a series of Education Inspection Framework (EIF) curriculum roadshows for Early Years settings, including childminders. These events will be held in Spring Term 2023, in six locations across …
Early Years News
In this news we share information about Winter Infections Resources from UKHSA Ofsted regulation information Helping families access childcare DfE Child Development Training (free) Immunisation for one-year …
Early Years Childminder Mentor Programme
The Early Years Childminder Mentor programme from the Department for Education is focused on supporting early years childminders, to address the impact of the pandemic on the youngest children. This …
Early Years News
In this week’s news Scarlet fever- a letter for parents EYFS assessment – a meeting and reflection opportunity DfE consultation- request to respond EYE Level 3 Qualifications Books to support …
Winter Safety Booklet
Winter Safety booklet from the Royal Life Saving Society
Early Years News
In this week’s news, A reminder about feeding pillows and further Strep A guidance. A range of information from Tiny Happy People, Institute of Health Visitors, Ofsted, DfE and DBS. …
Ofsted Webinar for childminders: changes, updates and common misconceptions
In this webinar, Ofsted were joined by Theresa Johnson, Head of Partnership at PACEY, to discuss: – Recent changes to the early years inspection handbook – The impact of the …
Health & Safety
Health and safety Have you signed up for health and safety alerts such as CAPT and do you know the symptoms of scarlet fever? Recent alerts about the safety of …
Solihull Family Hubs Information Webinar
Solihull Council will be opening some new Family Hubs across the borough. These important new centres will give children, young people and their families access to the best health and …
How can early years practitioners use Tiny Happy People?
Tiny Happy People is a BBC website full of advice and activities that is useful for early years practitioners, both for use in settings and for sharing with parents and …
Early Years News
In this edition you can read about DfE support and training from the Local Authority. DfE updates: Consultation on criteria for the Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification The Department …
Free National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership
The new National Professional Qualification in Early Years Leadership (NPQEYL) has launched! The NPQEYL focuses on the key challenges early years leaders face in their role. This CPD course covers …
Solihull Safeguarding Children Partnership Training
Right Help, Right Time, Right Response Launch of new threshold guidance & Neglect Strategy 2022-24 See attached document for more information and dates to book
Childminder mentor programme
Information on the DfE early years COVID-19 recovery childminder mentor programme, which offers support and mentoring to childminders. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childminder-mentor-programme The deadline to submit an expression of interest application form is …
Ofsted EIF EY Curriculum Roadshow for Childminders
Tue, Nov 22, 2022 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT Ofsted are running a series of education inspection framework (EIF) curriculum roadshows across the country for early years practitioners. This …
Free Online Course: Mental Health in the Early Years – Level 2 Certificate
Mental Health in the Early Years – Level 2 Certificate Understand key issues surrounding mental health for young children This qualification is designed for learners who wish to understand mental health …
VRP Free Training – Working with Trauma in the Early Years
Violence Reduction Partnership (VRP) – Training Dates for Professionals Working with Trauma in Early Years (2 HRS) By focusing on Trauma in the Early Years, practitioners will be able to …
Solihull EY Team NEWS
This e mail contains information about Early Years Leadership NPQ, Solihull early Years recorded SENCo webinars, an upcoming DBS briefing, a request for contributions to our Solihull School Readiness definition, …
News – Solihull Early Years Team
In this news brief you will read about the Energy Relief Scheme, EYFS leaders networks, Pre-recorded training, Communication training, Ofsted Blog , Friendship Friday, a coronavirus update for schools that …
Supporting safer recruitment in the early years and education sector
The DBS ‘Making Recruitment Safer’ campaign promotes the support available from our Regional Outreach service. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/supporting-safer-recruitment-in-the-early-years-and-education-sector
The EYSEND partnership – Free Training
The EYSEND partnership has been extended for another year! This means we have lots of exciting new training from the partnership throughout the year. Please check out the free upcoming EYSEND …
Free Level 3 SENCo Training
The DofE has awarded ‘Best Practice Network’ the contract to deliver a new training programme for up to 5,000 Early Years SENCOs from September. The EY SENCO qualification will be …
£1 Million – Early years sports fund
Applications are OPEN for the 22/23 academic year The £1 million early years sports fund has been created by Super Star Sport UK to provide funding enough to ensure every …
Report a serious childcare incident
Ofsted-registered childminders, nannies, nurseries and other daycare must use this service to report significant events affecting their childcare within 14 days. https://www.gov.uk/guidance/report-a-serious-childcare-incident?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications-topic&utm_source=de1f3fc4-1087-4679-b87f-910425cdb055&utm_content=daily
Applying to work for up to 50% of the time on non-domestic premises (EYA)
Apply to work on non-domestic premises for up to half of your time. This guidance applies to those who are applying to be, or who are registered as: a childminder …
Outdoor Learning Grants for Schools and Early Years Providers
Schools and early years providers can apply for training and resources to promote outdoor learning and make environmental improvements for the benefit of pupils, staff, and the local community. Learning Through …
Solihull EY and Maternity Strategy
Solihull Maternity and Early Years Strategy 2021 to 2025
Makaton Training Offer with Solihull College
Please see attached document for Makaton Training Offer – Solihull College
Monkeypox briefing
Monkeypox briefing: information for schools/settings Following a small number of national cases of Monkeypox which are currently being monitored, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has asked us to share …
EYFS Research request to explore the experiences of people working in the early years sector
EYFS Research request to explore the experiences of people working in the early years sector DfE want to speak to childminders and people working in nurseries to gather their views and …
Online informational event for people interested in fostering in Solihull
https://www.solihull.gov.uk/news/online-informational-event-people-interested-fostering-solihull Solihull Council is hosting a virtual informational event for people who would like to find out more about becoming a foster carer. The event takes place on Microsoft Teams …
Learning Language and Loving It – The Hanen Program® for Early Childhood Educators
Learning Language and Loving It The Hanen Program® for Early Childhood Educators Hanen Learning Language and Loving It – registration closing soon for schools and settings. Many school and setting …