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Provider Self Update – REMINDER
We would like to thank those of you who have completed the Provider Self Update. However there remain a number of you who have yet to complete the PSU and/or have only partially completed it. We would ask that you complete this as soon as possible.
Childhood infection webinar – Tuesday 5th March
This fully funded webinar, run by the UK Health Security Agency South West Health Protection Team, will provide attendees with the opportunity to learn about childhood infections in early years and educational settings. Date: Tuesday 5th March 2024 at 16:00 – 17:00.
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.
Professional Development Programme 3 (PDP) – update on supply costs
An update on supply costs for practitioners undertaking the Professional Development Programme.
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.