Early Years News

News from Essex Early Years and Childcare

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To inspection and beyond - PVI settings 27 June 2024

24 May 2024

This programme is to ensure your role as a new PVI manager, deputy, or rooms leader is effective within the context of the Ofsted inspection framework

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Maths in the environment

24 May 2024

Training sessions are being delivered face-to-face and virtually by a maths specialist. Please visit the Education Essex online booking system for further information and to book.

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Introduction to the role of the Senco in early years for PVIs and childminders - 9 May 2024

19 April 2024

Read the article for course information and how to book.

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Greg Bottrill's Drawing Club and Story Dough! Sessions - 12 July 2024

19 April 2024

Do not miss this exciting opportunity. Read the article for further information and to book your place.

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Early Language and Communication Network meeting (South) - new date 13 June 2024

16 April 2024

The summer Early Language and Communication Network meeting has been brought forward from 19 July to 13 June 2024 from 10am to 12pm.

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Facilitating a collaborative approach to support engagement in the annual review process

28 February 2024

This training is open to all SENCos or persons from schools who are responsible for completing the young person's annual review for their Education Health and Care Plan.

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

08 February 2024

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

07 February 2024

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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New Department for Education childcare expansion grant funding available!

01 February 2024

Find out more about the new capital fund covering the whole County

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Early Years Charter celebrate a successful 2023

04 January 2024

As we look back on 2023, we want to celebrate the success of our early years charter group. Read on for some of the achievements the early years charter has taken part in.

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