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Dear all,
We are sure you will have been following the post-election news closely. It was confirmed on Friday 5th July that Bridget Phillipson has been appointed as Secretary of State for Education.
Our new Secretary of State for Education wrote to all those working in early years, children’s services, schools, further and higher education. If this letter has not yet reached you via your DCS, you can read it in full here. You are also invited to join the live event taking place on Tuesday 16th July at 4pm with the new Secretary of State where she will share her vision for education, children's services and skills, and through a live chat function you will be able to share your views too.
The recent Childminder Forum, hosted by the Early Years Team, provided a valuable opportunity for childminders across the borough to connect, share experiences, and explore key initiatives shaping early years practice. June 2025 Childminders Forum at Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre A key focus of the session was the SENCO Hub of Knowledge (SHoK) Working Party,… Continue reading EY: June 2025 Childminders Forum: Highlights in collaboration, inclusion, and innovation
EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 Important: Unfortunately, owing to an accessibility issue, any EYIR referrals made between February and June 2025 would not have been processed. Please resend the referral to the following email address, where it will be reviewed asap: [email protected] Please contact the Early Years team should you require any further support or information.… Continue reading EY: Early Years Integrated Review (EYIR) referrals and Health Visiting Team information
