Early Years News

News from Essex Early Years and Childcare

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Advanced practitioner course for Autism

16 January 2026

Find out about and register interest for the Advanced Practitioner Course for Autism.

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Autism Awareness Month - good news story

23 April 2025

In recognition of Autism Awareness month, this story, sent to us from Johanna at Kiddi Caru, Colchester, shares the heartfelt journey of a mother and her son.

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Special educational needs inclusion funding (SENIF) briefing - 19 March 2024

01 January 2025

Course Date: 19 March 2024; 12-1pm, 2:30-3:30pm, or 6-7pm* *Delegates only need to attend one of the sessions

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New training offer - Advanced practitioner for Autism

01 January 2025

New 11 week course available for any practitioners working directly with autistic children/young people - all ages from nursery to college

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EYFS Addressing disadvantage programmes

18 September 2024

Find out about the new EYFS addressing disadvantage sessions available this year.

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Early language and communication support network meetings (Mid Essex settings) 2024/2025

18 September 2024

Find out about training in early language and communication for mid Essex settings.

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SLCN Communication network meetings (South Essex) 2024/2025

18 September 2024

Find out about early language and communication sessions for settings in south Essex.

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Level 3 certificate for SENCOs in early years (CERTSEY) 2024/25

18 September 2024

Find out about training for SENCOs working in early years.

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Good beginnings course for parents of autistic children

14 June 2024

A face to face course for parents and carers of children aged 5 or under, who have autism, whether diagnosed or not, or social communication needs.

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Committee Forum - 27 June

24 May 2024

The committee forum is to give support and advice on issues around committee run settings

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