As we shared in the Summer Term Newsletter, in the Spring Budget 2023 the Chancellor announced a revolution in childcare, 30 hours for every child over the age of 9 months with working parents by September 2025, where eligibility will match the existing 3-4 year olds 30 hours offer.? This will be introduced in phases to give the sector time to prepare for the changes, so this is just a reminder of what is expected to come in Autumn 2023;
An increase to the national hourly rate to be paid to childcare providers by the government, to help deliver the existing 30 hours entitlements.? We are currently awaiting further details on how this will be distributed.
The pilot of incentive payments to childminders signing up to the profession to increase the number available and increase choice and affordability for parents.
Increasing the staff-to-child ratio so one member of staff will be allowed to look after 5 children aged 2 years old, bringing England in line with Scotland and other comparable countries.? These changes are optional and intended to give providers more flexibility in how they run their businesses
Parents on Universal Credit will be able to access funds upfront to make it easier for them to get a job or increase their hours.? This removes any gap in funds and eases parents into the childcare costs payment cycle.? The maximum amount of support will also be increased by almost 50%.
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Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) government consultation
Launched on Wednesday 31 May 2023, closes at 11:45pm on 26 July 2023
In the Government?s Spring Budget, the Chancellor announced the single biggest investment in childcare ever made in England. By 2027-28 this Government expects to be spending in excess of ?8bn every year on the early years, helping working families with their childcare costs. The government want to work closely with the sector to ensure early years providers are ready and able to offer these new entitlements.
The government are proposing to make changes to a range of Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) requirements to offer providers increased flexibility and alleviate known burdens. So that practitioners can focus on providing children in their care with a high-quality early education and progressing their careers and parents can access the childcare they want for their children
The proposals in this document set out how we plan to make the EYFS a more practical and usable document for different types of provider.
This consultation builds on the measures consulted on in Summer 2022 and announced at the Spring Budget 2023. The changes to 2 year old staff to child ratios and supervision whilst eating are due to come into force in September 2023, subject to parliamentary procedure.
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The proposed changes are intended to:
offer providers more flexibility?
reduce known burdens?
enable practitioners to provide high-quality early education?
make it easier for practitioners to join the workforce and progress their careers?
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Please access the link below to be a part of this consultation:
Early Years Professional Development Programme (EYPDP)
The EYPDP is part of the DfE?s Early Years Recovery Programme to support early years practitioners to improve their understanding and skills in supporting the development of children particularly those affected by the pandemic, focusing on the key areas of communication and language, early mathematics and PSED.? It is an online training programme taking around 7-8 months to complete.? The programme is available to all Pre-Reception practitioners and childminders from schools and the PVI who offer childcare to children between 2-4 years, qualified to level 3 or above, with priority given to settings who meet at least 2 of the following criteria;
Provides to at least 1 child with an EHCP or in receipt of DAF
Provides to at least 1 child in receipt of EYPP
Provides to at least 1 disadvantaged 2 year old
For each cohort, the Early Years Team have been asked to put forward eligible PVI settings that are interested in taking part but settings can also register their interest directly on the https://www.earlyyearspdp.com website.?
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Experts and Mentors Programme
DfE are inviting nursery settings and childminders to submit applications to the Early Years Experts and Mentors Programme for the forthcoming autumn term.
The Early Years Experts and Mentors programme provides bespoke support, face-to-face and virtually, to help meet your individual settings? needs and priorities.
The offer includes providing leadership support, coaching for leaders, mentoring for practitioners and whole-setting support, depending on your needs.?
The typical stages of physical development in the early years
Potential factors that can affect physical development
How physical skills impact on learning, development and behaviour
The importance of curriculum, environment and relationships for promoting physical development
For those already on the programme this module is a continuation of the previous modules completed. For those new to the programme in order to start this module, you will need to complete the first 3 modules of the training.
Once you have completed these modules, Module 4: Supporting language development in the early years and Module 5: Supporting physical development in the early years will show as available on the My modules page.? Progress on the modules can also be checked on this page. DfE appreciate any feedback on the training which you can submit on the following link feedback on the training.
Last chance to book on upcoming training; few places left
Safeguarding Refresher online training
Date: Wednesday 14th June 2023
Time: 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Cost: ?10 per delegate
Course Overview:??Once you have completed the Introduction to Safeguarding Children course thereafter you can attend this course every three years to update your knowledge.
Audience: Suitable for: All sectors ? Schools F1/F2, PVI Day nurseries, preschools and childminders
Course Overview: Physical movement does not just develop the physical abilities of a child but creates neural networks underpinning every other aspect of development. This course highlights the profound importance of physical movement as a foundation for a broad spectrum of development from communication and language to emotional well-being and healthy brain growth.
Audience: Day nursery, Preschools practitioners and Childminders who do not currently have a SENCO Role but would like to increase their knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Course Overview: Exploring some practical strategies and ideas will help practitioners to ensure inclusion linked to the SEND Code of Practice. It will also provide an insight into how all practitioners can support parents of children with SEND.
To support Nottingham City PVI settings we are publishing a Recruitment Special, if you are interested in any of the vacancies please contact the nursery contact on the advert.
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Employer/Setting -?Academy Day Nursery
Job Title -?Room senior, Level 3 apprentice
Brief description of responsibilities -
Do you enjoy working with children and providing them with nurturing care .If you love every day to be rewarding and different then this is the job for you.
Employer/Setting -??Nottingham High Infant and Junior School
Job Title -?Infant Class Teacher (maternity cover)
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An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to recruit a driven and enthusiastic Infant Teacher who has a passion for learning and desire to maximise the potential of every child. From September 2023 to February 2024.
Salary Range -?MPS + competitive employee benefits
Closing date -?10am on 14/06/2023
Location -?Nottingham High Infant and Junior School
Provide a stimulating environment. Plan, implement and review weekly activities. Assist children with language development. Care for physical well-being. Provide a welcoming atmosphere in the nursery for both adults and children.
YMCA Newark & Sherwood Community & Activity Village in Newark are looking to expand our team and are looking for a level 3, Early Years Educator to join our wonderful team.
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