Congratulations - Outstanding!
Many congratulations to Cheeky Monkeys Day Nursery (2689185) in Uttoxeter for their fourth consecutive Outstanding Ofsted judgement.
Nursery Manager Laura said "We are so proud to receive our fourth consecutive Outstanding grade from Ofsted. This recognition for the hard work and dedication of our fantastic team of staff is hugely appreciated. Their commitment to the role ensures that the children in our care have the best possible opportunity to thrive during their time with us – and for us, there’s no better job satisfaction than that!"
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Removal of single headline Ofsted grade for schools
Ofsted will no longer provide a single overall grade of effectiveness when inspecting schools. Schools will still receive the existing sub-judgements across different areas of school life. Early Years provision in schools and academies for children aged 2 and above, and Maintained Nursery Schools are included in this change.
The government is committed to replacing single headline grades in all the remits that Ofsted inspects in time, including the entirety of the Early Years sector. Until this change is made, all EY settings registered on the Early Years Register, including childminders and PVI providers will continue to receive a single headline grade of overall effectiveness alongside the sub judgements. There will also be no change to Childminder Agency (CMA) inspections at this time.
Click the link below to read the DfE Press release for more details.
Free resources to help you market your childcare business
Childcare Works is developing a suite of recorded resources to help you deliver sustainable provision. The first is a set of four recordings which focus on successfully marketing your business. The recordings are relevant to all types of childcare providers (Wraparound and Early Years).
- The introduction is aimed at those who are new to marketing, or who want a bit more knowledge to support and improve their marketing efforts. It explores what marketing is, introduces the concept of the marketing mix and explains how price, product, place and promotion all fit together. Marketing for Early Years and Wraparound Providers - Introduction
- Part 1 introduces the 3M model and explores the first M, Market. It examines who is the target market, considers identifying different segments of this market and explores different purchasing roles to help you reach and engage new and potential users. Marketing for EY and Wraparound Providers-Part 1
- Part 2 considers the second of the 3M's, Message. It explores how to bring all the market information together to create messages for those involved in buying your services. It examines what makes you really unique, value propositions and selling the benefits to ensure you create clear marketing messages that are focused on what parents want and need. Marketing for EY and Wraparound Providers-Part 2
- Part 3 considers the final part of the 3M model, the Methods. It examines how marketing activity reaches your target audience in a way that is affordable. It explores some of the marketing methods that are available such as websites, social media, print and online advertising. Marketing for EY and Wraparound Providers-Part 3
EEAC Update - new web page
This EEAC Update is a weekly e-bulletin for the early years sector in Staffordshire, published each Friday during term time.
The bulletin contains relevant news on changes to policy, training, safeguarding, network meetings, surveys and much more. We also celebrate recent Outstanding Ofsted judgements.
Each bulletin is emailed to the registered email address for your setting. Please share it internally with all staff within your setting.
You can now also view recent EEAC Updates on a new web page. Click the link below to open the page and please share the link with your staff.
Watch our new explainer videos
We've produced a series of short explainer videos to help you with Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP), Disability Access Fund (DAF) and charging.
Click the links below for more details and to watch the videos:
DfE provider roadshows 2024
The Department for Education (DfE) are running a series of roadshow events for early years providers. The events will give you the opportunity to engage with the DfE and share your views on the expansion of entitlements and other areas of early education and childcare policy.
Details of the next events:
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Date: 10 October at 10:30am to 3:30pm (Registration from 10am)
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Venue: Hilton, 3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW
- Link to register
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Date: 07 November 10:30am to 3:30pm (Registration from 10am)
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Venue: Hilton, Bottle Bank, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 2AR
- Link to register
The events are aimed at managers of group-based settings who have, or will have, a role or interest in providing additional places as a result of the government’s childcare expansion.
Further details and confirmation will be sent when you register.
Free training about parental conflict
Book your place on free training about supporting children and their families when parents are in conflict.
1. When couples become carers - parental relationships where children have SEND
This session is for anyone who works with children & young people who have special educational needs, disabilities, long-term illness or are neurodiverse, and their parents/families.
You'll explore how having a child with additional needs or disabilities may impact on the couple/co-parent relationship and consider what professionals can do to support effectively.
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Date: 9 October 1:30 to 4:30pm or 17 October 2024 9:30am to 1.00pm
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Venue: Online via MS Teams
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How to book: email children.families.training@staffordshire.gov.uk with the delegate name, setting name, email address, name of course and date.
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You will:
- Consider the range of stressors on a co-parent relationship
- Explore the research around parental relationships and SEND
- Reflect upon the impact on relationships of having a child with SEND
- Consider what parents need from us and how we can acknowledge their relationship pressures
2. Practical tips for working with separated parents
This session will help frontline staff gain confidence and skills to work effectively in meeting outcomes for children where their parents are separated.
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Date: 11 October 2024 at 9:30am to 1:00pm
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Venue: online via MS Teams
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How to book: email children.families.training@staffordshire.gov.uk with the delegate name, setting name, email address, name of course and date.
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You will:
- Explore the barriers and challenges in working with separated parents and those in conflict
- Reflect on how we keep children at the centre of our practice
- Increase your awareness of tools to work with separated co-parents in conflict
- Gain awareness of the legal context of parental responsibility
For more information about either of the courses email children.families.training@staffordshire.gov.uk. Please do not contact the EEAC team - we are unable to book your place.
Free training: Setting children up to become confident mathematicians
This online training, aimed at EY providers including school based nurseries, PVI's and Childminders, will help young learners gain skills to develop a deep understanding of numbers. Through play-based counting activities, children will develop a strong foundation that will support them to become stronger, more confident mathematicians.
Delegates must attend all three core training sessions.
- Session 1: Wednesday 18 September at 4.00pm to 5.30pm
- Session 2: Thursday 3 October 4.00pm to 5.30pm
- Session 3: Thursday 17 October 4.00pm to 5.30pm
Online Implementation Support Drop in-sessions:
- Session 1: Wednesday 25 September 11.30 to 12.30pm
- Session 2: Wednesday 9 October 11.30 to 12.30pm
- Session 3: Thursday 24 October 11.30 to 12.30pm
View a flyer about the training.
Click the link below to express your interest in the training.
Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board has a new name
 Staffordshire Police, Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care Board have agreed to rename the Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Board (SSCB) as a Partnership.
From 18 September 2024, the name will change to Staffordshire Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP). Business will continue as usual.
This follows the launch of 'Working Together 2023' and is in preparation for the Partnership Safeguarding Arrangements document, due for publication in December 2024.
Childminder Network meetings
The next Childminder Network meetings (open to Childminders and assistants) are scheduled for:-
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Tuesday 24 September 7pm to 8:30pm
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Thursday 24 October 7pm to 8:30pm
The termly network meeting, via MS Teams, provides an opportunity for regular dialogue to work collaboratively with other Childminders and share good practice. You can also discuss concerns and possible solutions to current issues and contribute to a shared agenda. The focus of these meetings is 'What Good and Outstanding looks like'.
Click the link below to book your place.
Finance news
Remember, the Summer Term Amendment task is now open and closes on Tuesday 17 September 2024.
The Autumn Actual task opens 30 October until 7 November 2024.
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