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EARLY YEARS NEWS
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Urgent and important information...!
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*SEND Funding Key Dates for Summer 2 Panel*
Moderation deadline 12 noon on Friday 17th May 2024 ? please contact
[email protected] ?to arrange moderation unless the child has support service involvement from the EY SEND Support Pathway Teams.
Application submission is 12 noon on Friday 24th May 2024
Panel meet on Wednesday 12th June 2024.
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*Early Years Entitlements Expansion and the Wraparound Childcare Programme*
Both these agendas from the government?s transformative childcare reforms are now underway and moving at pace.? Don?t forget to keep an eye out on our webpages for all the latest information, Expansion of the Early Years Entitlements [ [link removed] ] and Wraparound Childcare Programme [ [link removed] ], we hope to also share information about the forthcoming capital programme on these pages soon.? Integral to these developments is the recruitment of high quality staff, the availability of which we know is providing a challenge nationally.? Do utilise the information available to you on the government?s ?Do Something BIG. Work with small children? [ [link removed] ] Campaign.? In addition to the resources we can make available on the website, do access wider resources as well.? There was an article in this term?s newsletter highlighting the resources for providers through Childcare Works [ [link removed] ], you can sign up to the Foundation Years [ [link removed] ] website to receive monthly newsletters, email updates, new vodcasts and blogs and information on events to support with implementation and delivery of the EYFS and the Help for Early Years Providers [ [link removed] ] website offers support and guidance for people who work in early years.
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Important but not urgent information...!
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*Consultation on an Experience-Based Route for Early Years Practitioners*
In May 2023, the DfE consulted on proposals to introduce a new experience-based route for early years practitioners to gain approved status to work within staff to child ratios within the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).? Following these consultation responses, the DfE has noted its intention to proceed with this change in its response.
DfE are now undertaking a technical consultation to test proposed models for the experience-based route, eligibility criteria and process requirements.? Follow the link below to take part in the technical consultation - [link removed] [ [link removed] ] which closes on 20 May 2024
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*Consultation on Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Safeguarding*
DfE are consulting on proposals to strengthen the safeguarding requirements in the EYFS to make them more comprehensive for early years providers, ensuring all children are kept as safe as possible in early years settings.
DfE are particularly keen to hear the views of anyone with an interest in childcare and you can take part at [link removed] [ [link removed] ] .? This consultation closes on Monday 17th June 2024
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Small Steps Big Changes Child Development Resource Survey
The Child Development Resource was created to provide key child development information to support practitioners working with families with children aged 0-5 years. SSBC have developed a *short survey* to help understand if the Child Development Resource has achieved with what was set out? to support you and to measure the impact of the resource.
SSBC would be grateful if you were able to take a few minutes to complete the attached survey.? Please follow the link below to access the survey.
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*The Disability Access Fund*
The Disability Access Fund is ?910 per year for eligible children.? This now includes 2 year olds and from ?1st?September 2024 will include children from?9 months of age, if they meet the following criteria:
* The child is in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
* The child is accessing a place under any of the early years entitlements?
* The child is not attending a reception class in a primary or infant school/academy
PVI/ Schools are ultimately responsible for identifying eligible children and should speak to parents in order to find out if their child is claiming DLA making them eligible for the DAF.
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*CPD Programme 2024/2025*
We will be uploading new dates for our CPD programme during May and June and we are pleased to share that we will continue to bring you high quality training sessions, networks, and workshops keeping delegate fees at the current rate.
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Information you might find interesting....
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Early Years Stronger Practice Hub
Please see the information in the attached which details some subscription offers from the Early Years Stronger Practice Hub which are free to access. These are aimed at supporting with SEND, working with 0-3?s and supporting CPD.
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Contact Nottingham City Council Early Years Services
Tel:?0115 876 4591
Email:
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Council Website: Nottinghamcity.gov.uk [ [link removed] ]
Early Years Service: Nottinghamcity.gov.uk/earlyyears [ [link removed] ]
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