Digest takes a break over February half term
There will be no Digest next week (w/c 12th February). The Digest will resume after the half term break!
Provider Self Update
Before completing the provider self update it is important that you read the guidance notes and watch the training videos to ensure that you complete all of the information required.
Early years and childcare national recruitment campaign launched- ACTION REQUIRED
To support their campaign to promote early years and childcare careers, the DfE are asking early years and childcare providers to list any current or upcoming roles in their setting on the Find a Job website.
Preventing winter illnesses and measles
Simple steps everyone can take to reduce infections, including measles, spreading in the community – helping children make a healthy start to the year and minimising the impact of illness on attendance.
Early years and childcare national recruitment campaign launches 2nd February 2024 – ACTION REQUIRED
To support their campaign to promote early years and childcare careers, the DfE are asking early years and childcare providers to list any current or upcoming roles in their setting on the Find a Job website.
Early Years Professional Development Programme
The Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP) is an exciting opportunity for early years practitioners to improve their understanding and skills in supporting the development of the most disadvantaged children between the ages of 2 and 4. Information about registering for April 2024 and an update on supply costs.
Staff changes within the Early Years and Childcare Service
An update on staff changes within the Early Years and Childcare Service.
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.