Early Years and Childcare Newsletter

26 March 2025

Early Years and Childcare Service Newsletter

This newsletter contains the following items:

Safeguarding contacts - March 2025
DfE Early Years qualification checker
Events in Boston Manor Park
Starting Reception
PDP3 Programme - case study

Safeguarding contacts - March 2025

The Safeguarding contacts list has been updated to reflect recent changes in the line management structure for the LADO Service. Please ensure you discard any previous versions of the document and replace them with this updated one to ensure you have the most current contact information.

Contacts list

DfE Early Years qualification checker

The new early years qualification checker is now live and can be found here: Start - Check an Early Years qualification

You will find it helpful to have the following documents available when using the checker:

Qualification certificate
Qualification transcript – this includes a list of the modules that were studied

Events in Boston Manor Park

There are plenty of exciting activities coming up in Boston Manor Park throughout April and May including family earth walks, foraging, mosaic making as well as lots more.

Please share the poster of activities and relevant information with your staff and your families and encourage them to enjoy this beautiful outdoor space.

Poster

Starting Reception

The website below has lots of useful information that can be shared with families who may have a child starting Reception in September. There are tips on supporting children with promoting independent skills, building relationships, physical development, as well as adopting healthy routines.

Please share this with your families.

Home - Starting Reception

PDP3 Programme - case study

The PDP3 programme will come to a close at the end of this term, but leaves behind a great legacy to the practitioners and childminders who accessed the training. Focussing on maths, PSED and communication & language, the programme consisted of a series of webinars which provided valuable networking opportunities for those taking part. One childminder and her assistant in Hounslow completed the PDP3 programme and reflected on the benefits and impact it has had on their practice. You can read about their experience in the case study below.

Case Study

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