Vodcast for schools on the EYFS Profile

The DfE has published a vodcast for schools to support teachers completing the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile

EY: Manual codes for parents in receipt of Tax-Free Childcare: DfE

HMRC have now sent all such parents a letter containing a manual code (which starts with 11) that can be used to claim free childcare in April.

EY: Cheyne waiting list support sessions: March 2024

This month, the Stephen Wiltshire Centre are offering workshops for families on the waiting list for an autism/ neurodevelopmental assessment at Cheyne Child Development Centre, for children aged 0 to 5. Session details: Wednesday 13 March 2024,12pm to 2pm: Child Development and Additional Needs Friday 22 March 2024, 10am to 12pm: Supporting the development of… Continue reading EY: Cheyne waiting list support sessions: March 2024

EY: Free online consultations with an educational psychologist

PVI settings and childminders are invited to this reflective space to ask questions and/or discuss concerns

EY: Childcare Works post-event materials

Information from Childcare Works – the consortium appointed by the DfE to help provide 30 hours of childcare for working parents of 3- and 4-year-olds,

EY: Virtual toilet training. Parents’ session. March 2024

"the toddler, 3-years-old, is sitting on the toilet for toilet training potty or toiet training is the process of training a young child to use the toilet for urination and defecation."

One-hour virtual workshop, organised in 2 sessions is for parents and caregivers, to help them to support the child on the toilet training journey.

Free training for EY staff: Supporting social and emotional development in early years settings. March-June 2024

Session delivered by educational psychologists sessions are focused on attuned relationships, play-based learning, strategies to support emotional development and include reflective discussions among colleagues.

Key messages on MMR vaccine, and what to do if you suspect your child has measles

See message below from Elizabeth (Ai Ming) Naylor, Head of Health Protection at H&F council

Information Pack for Managing Scarlet Fever and Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Infections in Childcare or Educational Settings – London (January 2024)

Please see message below from UKHSA. It is for your reference should you begin to see new cases of scarlet fever or similar infections in your setting.

Supporting social and emotional development in early years settings – 5 part training programme

Educational Psychologists from the Early Years Inclusion Service are delivering a 5 part training programme