Many congratulations go to childminder Rebecca Moxon, trading as Hawksyard Ducklings (2653807) in Lichfield for her recent Outstanding Ofsted judgement.
She told us 'I am so pleased my dedication and passion has been recognised at the highest level.
l look forward to the future of Hawksyard Ducklings' growth, adventures, fun learning and making memories together.
I am very thankful for my family, the community of childminders in my area and the Staffordshire Network. The support and guidance I have received from them has been invaluable.'
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Information, help and advice on stretch funding
With the roll out of the new entitlements, more and more providers are having queries about offering the funding on a stretched basis.
The Finance team have been working on some guidance and resources to help providers who want to stretch the funding.
Currently the EY Portal allows you to claim the term time offer of 38 weeks or drawdown the funding over a stretched offer of 48 weeks, but some providers may want to offer the funding over a different number of weeks.
A resource has therefore been created to assist in understanding how this can be done and what hours the child would need to be given if claiming 48 weeks.
To assist with the rollout of this resource, and provide general guidance, the Finance Team will be holding provider briefings on Tuesday 14th May at the following times:
- Session 1: 10.30am to 11.30am
- Session 2: 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Both sessions will be the same so you only need to attend one. There is no need to book onto the session; links will be provided closer to the time.
If you have any questions, please contact the Finance team on 01785 854009 or email eefportal@staffordshire.gov.uk
Recording Incidents-guidance for those working with children in the PVI sector
Staffordshire County Council in conjunction with Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) have revised the Recording of Incident documents for those working with children in the private and voluntary sector (PVI).
This guidance covers the general principles of keeping accurate and up to date records in relation to incidents involving children.
This guidance aims to assist practitioners in providing clarity over the following:
- who records can be shared with and why?
- how to effectively transfer records in relation to safeguarding
- assist in supporting practitioners to write a clear picture of what is happening in a child’s life and support with completing a chronological time line.
Click the link below to take you to the document.
Domestic Abuse Commissioner education roundtables
Three virtual roundtables are available via MS Teams for professionals in the education sector who are part of the response to children and young people subjected to domestic abuse.
The aims of these will be to identify best practice, reflect on current provision and highlight support needed to ensure effective responses to domestic abuse. Information gathered from stakeholders will be used to inform the CYP Policy Report, which is due to be finalised by June 2024 and launched in September 2024.
Roundtable 1 – May 7th, 4:00-5:00pm – For early years, primary and secondary classroom teachers, teaching assistants, and alternative provision teachers.
Roundtable 2 – May 8th, 4:00-5:00pm – For practitioners in early years, primary or secondary settings; specifically Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs), middle and senior school leaders and SENCOs.
Roundtable 3 – May 9th, 3.30-4.30pm – For professionals working at a strategic level, including colleagues working in multi-academy trusts and local authority education leads.
To confirm attendance, please email by Friday 3rd May 2024 Commissioner@domesticabusecommissioner.independent.gov.uk with your name, job title and local authority area.
FREE-EYFS Profile Moderation (For Reception Teachers only)
SCC are funding a range of sessions to support with the completion of the EYFS Profile 2024. Please note there are different training options; select the most appropriate session to meet your needs. Places are limited to 2 per school.
Monday 20th May 9:00-12:00-Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road, Stafford, ST16 3NQ Face to face delivery for reception teachers & leaders in EYFS
Monday 20th May 13:00-16:00-Stafford Children’s Centre, Faraday Road, Stafford, ST16 3NQ Face to face delivery for reception teachers & leaders in EYFS
Tuesday 14th May 16:00-17:30–virtual for reception teachers & leaders in EYFS
Wednesday 22nd May 13:30-15:00-virtual for reception teachers & leaders in EYFS
For virtual delivery via Teams, a link will be sent with the booking confirmation.
The sessions will support teachers to complete the EYFS Profile. It will explain the statutory requirements of the profile as well as highlighting key aspects of the EYFSP Handbook for 2024.It will also provide teachers with an opportunity to engage in professional dialogue and moderation conversations to build confidence in making accurate end of year assessment judgements.
Teachers are asked to bring a copy of the EYFSP Handbook 2024 and may choose to bring materials to support professional dialogue, however this is not a statutory requirement.
To book a place on your chosen date, please click the link below.
EYFSP Moderation Training https://forms.office.com/e/Q2rMB78Dd8
Parent Survey
As part of our sufficiency duty we are keen to get the views of parents on their current and future childcare needs as well as the new entitlements. As well as helping us to build a picture of how parents are using childcare, we hope it will also help us to look at future demand.
Please help spread the word and ask your families and staff members to complete the survey which should take no more than 10 minutes.
Share the QR code above with parents or click the link below to complete the survey which closes on 12th May 2024.
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Early Years Financial Incentive (EYFI) ‘Golden Hello’
A reminder that Staffordshire has been selected to be part of the DfE national pilot to encourage people to return to or start up a career in Early Years childcare.
The DfE is funding the pilot and hopes it will help Staffordshire childcare providers attract staff and fill vacancies by paying an incentive payment of £1,000 who take up a job with them.
Providers wanting to recruit using the Golden Hello must initially submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by clicking the link below.
Providers will then be sent the Terms and Conditions; please do not advertise your vacancy until these have been shared.
Click the link below for further details, eligibility and to access the EOI form.
Pathway into EY education
Are you already an EY practitioner or know someone who is interested in joining the EY workforce?
Don’t let Maths be a barrier in your continued professional journey; there are many ways to access training and support.
Free Level 2 Functional Skills Maths:-
Staffordshire Colleges offer free adult GCSE courses, usually starting in September:-
There are on-line courses available:-
For more information on Pathways into EY education click the link below.
FREE - Early Language and Communication Network meeting
The Early Language and Communication network is a free on line network for all practitioners in Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent working with children aged 0-11 years with a specific focus on speech, language and communication.
The networks meet termly and will feature local and national updates as well as resources and activities to try out in practice.
For more details and to book your place email stokespeaksout@mpft.nhs.uk with your name, setting name and contact details.
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