New resources to support supervised toothbrushing programmes and tackle tooth decay
A new website has been developed which includes resources needed by all those involved in getting toothbrushing programmes set-up and running. There is also a fully funded session on Oral health running on 12th March at 6pm – open to all early years and childcare practitioners and out of school practitioners.
Congratulations to our Outstanding providers!
Congratulations to Beer Church of England Primary School who have achieved outstanding for their early years provision. Congratulations to one of our Childminders, based near Honiton, on their Outstanding result!
Measles cases on the rise
The UK Health Security Agency has shared a blog that gives information for education settings and parents around measles.
How you can help to shape DfE SEND guidance
Help to shape DfE SEND guidance by sharing your views in a short survey.
Ofsted Education Inspection Framework and the EYFS
Access the PowerPoint presentation from the recent Ofsted update briefing session.
Early Years Experts and Mentors programme
The DfE announced in 2021 they would be investing £153 million to strengthen teaching in the early years and address the impact of the pandemic on the youngest children. One of the ways the DfE supports early years practitioners is through the Early Year’s Experts and Mentors programme.
Government updates
Updates include: ‘Early years inspection handbook’; ‘School inspection handbook’; ‘Early years foundation stage (EYFS) statutory framework’; ‘Ofsted’s handbooks and frameworks updates: January 2024’ and ‘Support strengthened for children with SEND’.
Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School continues to be Outstanding!
Congratulations to Mary Tavy and Brentor Community Primary School on achieving ‘Outstanding’ in their recent Ofsted inspection.
Funding Friday
This week we have funding streams from The Asda Foundation.
Proposed funding rates for 2024/25
Information for providers around the proposed funding rates for 2024/25.