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Following a recent software upgrade, you will notice two new questions when you come to complete your Spring term Actual headcount, which are located in the bottom right section of the ‘Funding Details’ tab.
The new questions relate to data that will feed through to Census and is to record the number of weeks a child is expected to stretch their funded entitlement across the child’s eligibility year, in line with the parental declaration form.
The questions are as follows…
- Funded Entitlement Weeks
- Extended Entitlement Weeks
For settings that are open term time only, you just need to enter ‘38’ in both boxes and for settings that are open all year round, you would enter the number of weeks that your setting is open, i.e. 51 weeks (please see example below).
 Please note: The questions are mandatory, so the Portal won’t allow you to save the child’s record without entering the data required.
The Spring term Actual Headcount opens next week (25th) and is open until the 19th of January 2025. If you experience any issues when completing your headcount, please contact NEF@shropshire.gov.uk .
Nasen is currently offering a free DfE funded course titled Meeting the Needs of Every Child. There are a range of dates and information can be found here: Events listing | Nasen The two hour course will provide Early Years Practitioners with an overview and understanding of inclusive practice for SEND in Early Years settings.
SEND Snack – supporting Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Universal level provision supports all learners.
This may include:
- Reducing noise levels
- Visuals such as timetables
- Simplifying instructions
- Using familiar vocabulary and introducing new words
- Allowing extra time
- Checking back with the child for understanding
Targeted support provides additional intervention.
This may include:
- Group intervention such as pre-teaching vocabulary or programmes such as Early Talkboost
- Now/ next boards, word cards, objects of reference
Useful resources to explore include:
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People in Shropshire have died, and it’s important that we learn from these cases and understand what we can all do to prevent further serious harm and deaths.
There are three different one hour webinars which will be repeated between January and March 2025, which are intended to increase your knowledge, understanding and how you can make a difference in your everyday practice.
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Click on the link to register and add the date to your calendar. We look forward to seeing you there.
Thursday 23rd Jan 10:00 – 11:00
Understanding Intrafamilial Domestic Abuse-23 January-SSCP Learning Event
Tuesday 28th Jan 10:00 – 11:00
Domestic abuse related deaths Homicide and Suicide-28 January-SSCP Learning Event
Wednesday 5th February 10:00 – 11:00
Domestic abuse – Why do men not come forward?-5 February-SSCP Learning Event
Wednesday 12th Feb 12:00 – 13:00
Understanding Intrafamilial Domestic Abuse-12 February-SSCP Learning Event
Tuesday 18th Feb 12:00 – 13:00
Domestic abuse related deaths – Homicide and Suicide-18 February-SSCP Learning Event
Thursday 27th Feb 12:00 – 13:00
Domestic abuse – Why do men not come forward?-27 February-SSCP Learning Event
Tuesday 4th March 13:30 – 14:30
Understanding Intrafamilial Domestic Abuse-4 March-SSCP Learning Event
Wednesday 12th March 13:30 – 14:30
Domestic abuse related deaths – Homicide and Suicide-12 March-SSCP Learning Event
Thursday 20th March 13:30 – 14:30
Domestic abuse – Why do men not come forward?-20 March-SSCP Learning Event
Please display this poster in your settings for parents to see.
The poster can be accessed via the link below.
Ofsted's role in regulating childcare: poster for parents - GOV.UK
Join BBC Tiny Happy People to find out more...
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The BBC Tiny Happy People website provides a wealth of FREE resources including fun activity ideas, tips and advice, child development facts, key talking tips for any age and much more. All designed to empower families with knowledge and techniques to support their 0–4-year-olds development in the home learning environment.
To find out more join one of the free monthly webinars here: Champions Training sessions.
This virtual 45min session will explain BBC Tiny Happy People’s approach, show you easily shareable content on the website and highlight key language techniques and resources to share with families you work with.
If you have any questions please email tinyhappypeople@bbc.co.uk.
By completing this form to register you have given BBC Tiny Happy People the permission to process your data for Champions Training Sessions and future communications. For more information on how your data is processed, review our Privacy Notice here.
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You can access the slides from the latest Early Years Network Meeting via the link below.
Early Years Network Meeting Slides
The following items are available to anyone who can make use of them. They are left over from a Childminder who is no longer childminding.
- Two pacey registers at £5 each
- One new pacey childminding contact pad £5
- Two partly used pacey childminding contracts for Free
- One never been used fire blanket for Free
- Eight partly used tubs of powder paint £10 the lot
Please contact Caroline Holloway on 07754773548 if you're interested in any of the above items.
Please follow the link below to find lots of information for you and for you to share with parents.
Words for Life | National Literacy Trust | Words for Life
The Parenting Team will be delivering free Understanding Your Child from toddler to teen and Understanding Your Child SEND from toddler to teen groups from January 2025 (poster attached).
These 10 week groups aim to:
- Promote understanding of children’s behaviour within the context of developmental issues
- Promote the development of parent/child relationship
- Increase confidence and self-esteem in both parents and children
- Give parents a strategy for repair when things go wrong
- Promote reflective, sensitive and effective parenting
We are also offering free SLEEP TIGHT groups from January and February 2025 (poster attached).
These 5 week workshops cover:
- Recognising the role of sleep hygiene to improve sleep
- Identifying causes of sleep issues and appropriate practical strategies to try
- Completing sleep diaries and identifying potential sleep issues
Also included is our poster to promote our Parenting Help and Support Line.
Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any questions: parenting.team@shropshire.gov.uk or give us a call on 01743 250950.
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 Funding for Foster Children
CPD Early Years and Schools | Shropshire Learning Gateway
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:
SEND and Inclusion Newsletter
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:
Dan Steele: Dan.steele@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
Admin Team (funding queries):
Beth Parry-Jones, Brydie Porter & Sarah Jones
Email: NEF@shropshire.gov.uk
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