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Please be aware that the Shropshire Multi-Agency Referral Form, to support referrals to Children Social Care (via Compass), has been updated and is now live to download at Multi-agency Referral: Reporting concerns (MARF) (procedures.org.uk). Please use the new form with immediate effect.
We are aware that children who have poor or inconsistent attendance at early years setting can struggle with the transition into school and this may develop to those children having poor or non-attendance at school. If you have any concerns relating to a child’s attendance who is due to start school in September please contact Jo Smith jo.smith@shropshire.gov.uk who will be able to look at what support can be offered to the child, their family and you.
 There is so much to prepare for when you are expecting a baby. One area that sometimes get overlooked, is how a baby will affect your relationship with your partner. Our new Family Foundations Course, which is free for Shropshire residents, will give you and your partner the skills and confidence you need to create the best family possible for your little one.
With sessions held before and after the arrival of your baby, the course will help you support each other through the big changes ahead. Speak to your midwife who can refer you to book a place.
Find out more here: http://search3.openobjects.com/kb5/shropshire/fid/service.page?id=n6AmnnieFug&familychannel=0
#Shropshire #NewParents
A huge thank you to everyone who has already responded.
If you have not completed the form Shropshire Early Years Sufficiency Data Collection (office.com) you still have time before the deadline on Friday 21st June 2024 by 4pm.
If you have any queries or questions, please do contact Beverley.jones@shropshire.gov.uk
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Event Details: Date: Saturday, October 19th Location: KCS Education, Unit 1 Hythe Lane, Aylesford, ME20 7FE.
Theme: Making the Most of Maths Our goal is to empower delegates with confidence in early years maths, helping them enhance their provision to equip children with essential early maths skills across all areas of learning. Delegates will also receive certificates to recognise their Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Sue Allingham "Maths is all around us in our settings and daily lives. We will explore how even the youngest children use mathematical skills to solve problems and investigate the world."
Speakers and Workshops
- Neil Griffiths, founder of StorySacks and our Patron- conference opening and keynote Stories can be Counted on.
- Dr. Sue Allingham- Keynote. Maths is more than 1,2,3…
- Workshop- Ben Kingston-Hughes. Fireworks in the brain - Unleashing Creativity and Mathematical Exploration through Expressive Arts and Design.
- Workshop- Ellie Collar. Making Play Count (With a particular view to supporting children with SEND)
- Workshop- Anita Baxter. Exploring Maths – the Forest School way!
- Workshop - Dr. Sue Allingham. Which way is up? Reflecting on Maths through physical development
Comments from last years delegates:
'Thank you- great event. Really enjoyed attending a childminding specific event'
'As always, a fantastic experience- can’t wait until the next one'
'Really had a fantastic day- thanks so much- the speakers were great and the resources to buy were great'
'It’s liberating being in an environment where people celebrate, have a passion and ethos for our profession and not just a glorified babysitter'
Any assistance you can give us in promoting this to your childminding workforce would be much appreciated. You can find more information, including the booking link here
About Childminding UK
Childminding UK has been supporting childminders for over 30 years. Formed in 1991 by and for local working childminders in Northamptonshire, we now support childminders across the country. A registered charity, we are the only national organisation that solely supports childminders and the only early years organisation to have achieved the Princess Royal Training Award for ‘Ensuring high quality childcare through training and support’. All staff are experienced childcare professionals, and have been childminders themselves and our trustees are working childminders or have knowledge of childminding, so we have an excellent understanding of the sector.
Thank you for considering promoting our conference. Please contact us if you have any questions.
kind regards,
Tina Maltman Executive Director Direct Line 01536 502870
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Chat, Play, Read Fun and simple activities to support babies’ and toddlers’ communication and language development which can be shared with parents / carers:
EarlyYears_Booklet_CPR_23.01.24_WEB_4.pdf (wordsforlife.org.uk)
What if English isn’t my first language?
It is important to talk to your baby or child in your home language. Follow this link to find translated copies of the booklet in an additional 18 languages Download Chat, play, read booklets | Words for Life
Please continue to use the Teams’ site if you have any queries or questions you would like to ask us or each other.
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a9e2862aae963406b9ffc01b034aae950%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=dd786852-0af3-4592-b069-7cf66e48df55&tenantId=b6c13011-372d-438b-bc82-67e4c7966e89
If you are not already a member of this group, then please email nef@shropshire.gov.uk and we will get you access.
Tuesday 9th July 2024 @ UCS Shrewsbury UCS Shrewsbury CPD (ucshrewsbury.ac.uk) 7pm – 8:30pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
We are looking forward to seeing you at our face-to-face Network Meeting.
Here we will be joined by staff from Shrewsbury College Group to talk about the range of courses they will be offering practitioners from September, as well as discussion and feedback from you on the current Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications.
We will also be launching our ‘Know how guide for under 2’s’.
Early Years Funding Code of Practice
Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework for Childminders
Early Years Foundation Stage Statutory Framework for Group and School-Based Providers
Early Years CPD
Early Years Information Pages on the SLG
Early Years Resource Library
Funding Diary Dates (headcount windows and payments)
Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)
Parent Declaration Form (Summer 2024 to Summer 2025)
Recruitment:
Shropshire SEND Local Offer
Support Request Form (SEND)
Funding Claims, Free Entitlements, Eligibility Codes, Provider Portal etc.:
Admin Team: NEF@shropshire.gov.uk
Job Vacancies:
Admin Team: NEF@shropshire.gov.uk
Buildings, Premises, Accommodation, and any related issues including schools looking to adopt their local pre-school:
Andy Nicholls: andy.nicholls@shropshire.gov.uk
Wraparound Childcare Programme:
Rachel Reynolds: rachel.reynolds1@shropshire.gov.uk
School Sustainability Funding:
Jo Morris: Jo.morris@shropshire.gov.uk
Qualifications, Ratios, Staffing etc.:
Beverley Jones: beverley.jones@shropshire.gov.uk
Safeguarding and Child Protection:
Charlotte Percival: Charlotte.percival@shropshire.gov.uk
Early Intervention Grant - applications and admin:
Admin Team: NEF@shropshire.gov.uk
Applications for EYPP and 30-Hour Entitlements for Children who are Looked After:
Admin Team: NEF@shropshire.gov.uk
Applications for Disability Access Fund:
Admin Team: NEF@shropshire.gov.uk
Information, advice and guidance in relation to SEND children:
earlyyears@shropshire.gov.uk
Any other queries that don’t fall into the above:
earlyyears@shropshire.gov.uk
Remember – we also have the MS Teams site:
https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3a9e2862aae963406b9ffc01b034aae950%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=dd786852-0af3-4592-b069-7cf66e48df55&tenantId=b6c13011-372d-438b-bc82-67e4c7966e89
If you are not already a member of this group, then please email nef@shropshire.gov.uk and we will get you access.
Alison Rae
School’s Improvement Commissioner Adviser Early Years Foundation Stage
Education Improvement Service
Tel: 01743 254467
Email: alison.rae@shropshire.gov.uk
Beverley Jones
Education Improvement Service
Early Years Consultant
Tel: 01743 254454
Email: beverley.jones@shropshire.gov.uk
Charlotte Percival
Safeguarding Officer
Tel: 01743 254147
Email: charlotte.percival@shropshire.gov.uk
Sue Carroll
SEND Lead Early Years / Severndale case manager
Tel: 01743 254242
Mobile: 07458124424
Email: sue.carroll@shropshire.gov.uk
Judith Pilkington
Early Years Intervention Officer
Tel: 01743 254287
Email: judith.pilkington@shropshire.gov.uk
Admin Team (funding queries):
Beth Parry-Jones, Brydie Porter & Sarah Jones
Email: NEF@shropshire.gov.uk
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