 Following hot on the heels of Read With Me… comes Rhyme With Me!
This is a brand new Portsmouth early years project created in collaboration with Portsmouth Music Service. Take a look at this video to find out more about the project.
 We have 10 traditional nursery rhymes that you can use in your early years setting with your children and also share with parents. To access these resources, go to Portsmouth Music Hub's website and click the 'Rhyme With Me' drop down on the lefthand side. You'll see a list of each of the 10 nursery rhymes linking to the resources relating to each one. Please see the example webpage above. You can choose to download the performance track or backing track, view a video with Helen from the Music Service acting out each rhyme, view cards with the song words on and cards with 'altogether activities' which give ideas on how singing the rhymes can support musical development, communication, language and literacy and personal, social and emotional development. Click the card to open up a version you can print or download.
 Due to demand for Portage Plus they have had to make the decision to close referrals for children due to start school in September 2026 as their waiting list for this age group has reached capacity. (any child born on or before 31 August 2022).
Referrals remain open for children born after 31 August 2022 (any child due to start school in 2027 onwards).
If you would like to discuss a referral, please contact Penny Ball, Portage Team Lead on penny.ball@portsmouthcc.gov.uk.
 At the button below you'll find guidance on button battery safety along with new posters from the DfE promoting button battery safety which provide 5 top tips to keep children safe.
 How much is too much screen time for children? Take a look at the poster and link to further resources at the buttons below to find tips for a healthier screen time.
 This week is Infant Mental Health Awareness Week. The theme this year is, 'who is holding the baby?'. Highlighting that not everyone bonds easily with their baby, and that parents who are overwhelmed by trauma, or struggling with mental or physical health difficulties, need support.
Although Infant Mental Health should always be a priority, this week is an excellent opportunity to have discussions in your setting on how you support infants with their mental health.
For information on children’s mental health, please do visit the Help for Early Years Providers mental health page.
You may also be interested in the free Early years child development training, which includes a module on supporting children’s personal, social and emotional development.
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