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Provider Self Update: URGENT REMINDER

Please complete the Provider Self Update if you haven’t already done so. The information you provide will help us understand what childcare there is available for families so that we can make sure there is enough in your area.


Ofsted: The Big Listen

Ofsted are looking to seek the views of all those who work children and young people on what they can do to improve their inspectorate and regulatory work. Please share the survey with your staff, children and families and encourage them to take part.


Paediatric first aid training

Do you need to update your paediatric first aid training? New dates now available to book.


Provider information sessions

The Early Years and Childcare Service are holding a number of information and training sessions to support providers who are registered for Early Years Entitlements Funding over the next funding period.


Professional Development Programme 3 (PDP) – supply costs

An update on supply costs for practitioners undertaking the Professional Development Programme.


Ofsted- curriculum roadshow 20 March 2024

This half day event will offer the opportunity to learn more about the Best Start in Life research reviews, what an effective curriculum for communication and language, PSED and physical development looks like in the early years, and how the prime areas of learning are looked at during an inspection.


Have your say on the development of Family Hubs

We are inviting families, professionals and community organisations to help shape services that support young families. Please could we ask for your support in responding to this questionnaire and/ or in sharing this link to your families and other professionals you are connected with to invite as many responses as possible. Survey closes on 23 March.


Level 3 Early Years Educator

The new Early Years Educator criteria will come into effect from September 2024. New learners enrolling on a qualification from September 2024 should check whether it is listed on the early years qualifications list.


Early years and childcare job adverts – w/c 11/03/2024

View the latest jobs in early years and childcare.


Funding Friday

This week we have funding streams from: ‘Local School Nature Grants’.