 At the beginning of the summer term we will be launching our training and development programme for 2024-25. Once launched, you will be able to start to browse and purchase the new programme which will run from September 2024 - August 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for more information on our bulletin coming out on 15 April!
 The PSCP are repeating their popular 'Safeguarding Babies' training on Friday 21 June, 9.00am-1.30pm at Portsmouth Academy Training and Learning Centre. This course is particularly helpful to practitioners working with babies or who are new to working with our youngest age group.
 Congratulations to Little Sunbeams Nursery who were featured on myHappymind Nursery Spotlight on social media. myHappymind said, "The nursery has been loving our Celebrate module, diving deep into Charlie's Rainbow story. They've taken creativity to the next level by crafting their own props to enhance the myHappymind stories in their settings. They're such myHappymind super fans, that they even came as myHappymind for World Book Day! What an incredible way to celebrate World Book Day!" Well done to all at Little Sunbeams Nursery!
 Child Safety Week 2024: Monday 3 to Sunday 9 June
Families should feel confident that, with one small change, they can stop a serious accident. And be clear what they need to do to keep their children safe. That’s why, for Child Safety Week 2024, their theme is Safety. Sorted! And, for subscribers to their mailing list they're making it easy for you to get safety sorted. You’ll be the first to know what’s happening, how you can get involved and where to download all their free resources. So put the date in your diary and share the link below with your colleagues, friends and family so that they can sign up to get Safety. Sorted! too.
 DfE will be holding two events to support the involvement of PVI providers in the new national wraparound childcare programme. This includes small or large private wraparound providers as well as early years providers and nurseries who offer, or would like to offer, wraparound care for primary school age children. These events will take place on the following dates:
- Wednesday 24 April: Mercure St Pauls Hotel and Spa, 119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2JE.
- Wednesday 1 May: De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms, 61-65 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DA.
The events will provide an opportunity to share best practice, with case studies and discussions around different delivery models. Childcare Works will be outlining the support on offer to providers. Speakers from DfE and other departments will also be in attendance.
Each event is limited to approximately 100 places, therefore it is advised that only one person is in attendance from each provider. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
The event is free to attend, and lunch/refreshments will be provided. Please be aware that any travel costs would need to be met by the provider.
 Summer term 2024 training programme
Click here for details of the neurodiversity team's training offer for the summer term.
Drop-in clinics
The neurodiversity team are now offering drop-in sessions for families at family hubs monthly (please download the poster for information regarding dates and times). Please email or call the team to book an appointment time - 023 9260 6051 or Neurodiversity0-19Enquiries@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
Family support workers now allocated to localities
Family support workers are now working in localities and will be working closely with schools and settings to develop relationships and liaise regarding support that is required. They are always happy to discuss training and support requirements with settings.
- North locality - Anne McGovern and Shanaz Jannat
- Central locality - Emily Payne
- South locality - Sophie Brock-Hollinshead and Kate Fisher
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