Childcare works free webinars for Early Years and Wraparound providers and schools Childcare Works will be running informal, friendly, and informative live sessions to support all EY and WA providers and schools where they can find out more about the wealth of resources, guidance and information available to support Find out more and sign up… Continue reading EY: Childcare works free webinars for Early Years and Wraparound providers and schools
DfE Advertising vacancies on ‘Find a Job’ ahead of summer activity See message below from the DfE: The next wave of the Do Something Big campaign will run from 19 May-14 September 2025, encouraging more people to explore a fulfilling career in early years and childcare. New adverts include 15-second social videos that challenge common barriers… Continue reading Early Years: DfE Advertising vacancies on ‘Find a Job’ ahead of summer activity
DfE consultation launch: EYFS space requirements See message below from the DfE: As we get more children ready for school at age 5, we are exploring new ways to help providers offer more high-quality childcare places for families, that include access to outdoor space. Evidence shows the huge benefits of outdoor play to children from… Continue reading Early Years: DfE consultation launch: EYFS space requirements
Supporting EY settings to make best use of Early Years Pupil Premium: (EYPP) To ensure EYPP funding is spent on activities that meet the objective of improving outcomes for socio-economically disadvantaged children, early years settings should plan their spending based on well-evidenced approaches and interventions, alongside knowledge of the context and needs of children at the setting. The EEF Guide offers step-by-step… Continue reading Supporting EY settings to make best use of Early Years Pupil Premium: (EYPP)
EY Stronger Practice Hub, London South: Free training and recorded webinars For all Early Years Providers, please see London South Early Years Stronger Practice Hub | Stronger Practice Hubs Free Tools, Resources and Opportunities for Reflective Practice Developed by the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) to support the Early Years Stronger Practice Hubs, the Evidence Store… Continue reading EY Stronger Practice Hub, London South: Free training and recorded webinars
Transition forms: children moving to school in September 2025 Please complete the universal transfer document to support children transitioning to reception in September. This will enable the school to plan for the child’s needs. In addition, the SEND transfer form should be completed and sent for children with SEND. See Early years transfer form UNIVERSAL … Continue reading Early Years: Transition forms: children moving to school in September 2025
The Mayor of London launches the ‘Skills Bootcamp programme (6 Wave). This initiative provides Londoners with training in high-demand sectors, including Early Years. The programme is for adults aged 19 and over and is open to those who are: looking to enter employment, upskill or change careers full-time or part-time employed self-employed unemployed or returning… Continue reading Early Years: Mayor’s Skills Bootcamp for Londoners
Roadshows are happening across different regions in England. These events are for group-based settings leaders and managers and a great opportunity to: Engage with DfE to share your ideas, successes, concerns, and challenges. Your voice can help shape governments for early education and childcare policy. hear updates about the Best Start in Life programme and… Continue reading EY: Department for Education Early Education and Childcare Provider Regional Roadshows
Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) Support for schools when administering the SATs Target group: Headteachers and Senior Leaders Local Authorities (LA)s are required to carry out monitoring visits in approximately 10% of schools. An LA representative will visit schools unannounced and will follow the guidance given by the Standard Assessment Agency. Monitoring visits… Continue reading Key Stage 2 Standard Assessment Tests (SATs) Support for schools when administering the SATs
See update below from the Department for Education: With the recent updates to charging guidance and providers starting to prepare for the introduction of 30 hours to children from 9 months to 2, from September 2025, we have worked together with Childcare Works to bring together some key resources which you can access and share… Continue reading EY: Resources to help providers plan for sustainable business models: DfE
