Please see the DfE update below
Dear LA colleague,
The Department for Education has published a new vodcast for local authorities on the updated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) Profile 2024 handbook.
The updated handbook was published on 9th October 2023, and is designed to support teachers and early years practitioners to complete the EYFS Profile at the end of this academic year. The vodcast includes:
While the vodcast is primarily for local authorities, we encourage you to share the information in this vodcast with teachers, practitioners and school and setting leaders who are involved in the EYFS Profile.
Kind regards,
The Early Years Entitlements Team
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
