The NHS is running free online workshops on introducing solid food to children. Please share this information with your parents. If their baby is between three and six months of age, they can join on the first Thursday of every month from 9.30am to 11am. 

 You don't need to register in advance to join, just follow the online meeting link below on the relevant day.

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Vaccination UK are leading webinars for parents later this month. Please share the below flyer with your families, which includes the QR codes to scan and sign up for a session.

• Wednesday,17 September, 8:00–9:00 PM
• Thursday, 18 September, 6:00–7:00 PM

During the webinars, the nurse will also be raising awareness around natural immunity and helping to address common concerns and misconceptions.

Make sure you submit a Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) report for a workplace accident where necessary.

RIDDOR puts duties on employers, the self-employed and those in control of work premises to report certain serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences.

Our website has further information about RIDDOR, including:

• The types of incident that must be reported and those that are exempt
• A step by step guide on how to make a RIDDOR report
• Definitions of RIDDOR key terms

Ofsted have released a programme of webinars to help familiarise providers with the November 2025 education inspection framework changes.

The webinars will also be available to view online at anytime.

Education inspection framework: engagement programme - GOV.UK

The new EYFS that will be statutory from 1 September 2025 for both group and school-based providers and childminders.

You can find both frameworks here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-foundation-stage-framework--2

In July this year, a blog post was released for nannies which provides information and clarity on looking after children from multiple families, and ensuring the registration process has been accurately followed.

Examples have been given of childcare that can be provided by both registered and unregistered nannies. You can read more via the button below.