We are starting to see the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in North Lincolnshire. You may have parents wishing to start their children in your setting. The current guidance is:

Children arriving in the UK through the Ukraine Family Scheme or the Homes for Ukraine (sponsorship) Scheme will be able to access the Department for Education’s free early education entitlements if they meet the existing eligibility criteria.

Obviously the summer term is fairly full to capacity, so we ask that you think creatively to try and incorporate the children in to your setting until you have a space and/or they are eligible for funding. For instance, you could offer the chance for the parents to ‘stay and play’ with their child as this wouldn’t affect your ratios. If you have a funded child on holiday, you could offer their sessions to an eligible child or you could start them in the summer holidays if you are open and they are eligible.

If you require any further information please contact the team on 01724 298298.

This is an event for families with children who are due to start a Scunthorpe North school (reception) in September 2022 (Scunthorpe Cof E, Oasis Henderson Avenue, Crosby, Saint Augustine Webster, Gunness and Burringham and Berkeley). At the event families will be able to speak to a range of professionals such as Health Visitors, Children's Centre's, library services and schools etc, all who will be able to offer advice, support, and guidance about starting school. In addition to this there are children's activities i.e storytelling, arts and crafts, and play. There are also goody bags, which include a copy of a book 'Starting School' which has been gifted by KCOM.

If you have children starting schools in Scunthorpe North this September, please can you share and promote information about this event. Individual postcard invites detailing information about the event are available. Please contact a member of the Early Years Team if you require some of these for children currently attending your setting.

You should have all received the EYFS transition toolkit 2022 by now. Please let Val Taylor know if you have not received it.

Transition document templates will be available on the Local Offer website. 

The EYFS transition toolkit will be continually reviewed to ensure that it is a valuable resource to support children and families towards and at the point of transition. 

Any feedback will be much appreciated. Please email val.taylor@northlincs.gov.uk.

North Lincolnshire Council has a statutory duty to provide information on local childcare options to parents and carers.  This has been achieved through FIDy but will be moving over to Live Well North Lincolnshire. Live Well North Lincolnshire is an opportunity for you to market your childcare business simply and effectively for free.

A basic record has been added to the website for you in line with information already publicly available through Ofsted. To help parents and carers to make the right choice for their child, and to help you to support your own business, we would like to invite you to add extra details about the service you offer by logging in and updating your record on the directory. We recommend adding your website or Facebook page details so that families can access the most up to date information about your services. You have been emailed guidance to do this.

Please complete as soon as possible and then please make a note to regularly review and update the information. 

Early Years Team Courses

The following courses are being held in May. If you would like to attend please complete the booking form by Friday 6th May 2022.

IWWEYFS Learning and Development within the EYF​S

For practitioners who are new to working within an early years setting such as a day nursery, pre-school, childminders or within a school nursery or reception class who either do not have formal early years training or would like an overview of the EYFS requirements​. Interested learners are required to attend all three sessions. All sessions are 6.30pm – 8.30pm and are being held at Ashby Community Hub.

1. Exploring the concept of play and the integral role it has for children’s development                  Monday 16th May 2022 room G06          ​

2. Understanding the legal EYFS requirements of learning and development within EYFS provision Wednesday 18th May 2022 room G08

​3. How to effectively observe, assess and plan for children in the early years                                 Monday 23rd May 2022 room G06​

Cost: for all 3 sessions combined is £60. 

SENCO Termly Update​ 

A termly update for SENCOs to inform current knowledge and practice with regards to SEND and inclusion.​ Please complete our booking form by Friday 13th May 2022.

Wednesday 18th May 1.00pm-3.00pm OR 6.30pm-8.30pm​ at Ashby Community Hub​

OR​

Thursday 19th May 6.30pm-8.30pm​ at Barton Children's Centre​

OR​

Wednesday 25th May 6.30pm-8.30pm ​Online MS Teams​

Childminders - Understanding the Intent - 9th May 2022 @ Ashby Community Hub 6.30-8.30pm

This session will look at developing a clear and appropriate curriculum for your children. It will support you in deciding what you intend children to do to learn and develop, in line with the educational programmes defined in the EYFS. Under the revised EYFS and in line with the Ofsted Inspection framework, during an inspection you will likely be asked to share and discuss your curriculum intent and what this looks like and means for the children in your care.

The session will look at identified good practice examples and additionally offer opportunities for workshop discussions to support you in your childminding business. 

It will be a valuable chance for child minders to evaluate current practice and consider additional approaches to learning and development opportunities. 

Places may be limited so please reply to this email sharon.hannan@northlincs.gov.uk directly to book your place

Speech, Language and Communication Early Years Summit 2022

The Speech, Language and Communication Early Years Summit 2022 is taking place again this year, from Monday 30th May - Sunday 5th June. The on-line CPD event has leading international Speakers.  You can watch FREE online for a full day or can purchase the recordings and transcripts afterwards. 

Follow this link to book.