New videos to share
We are pleased to share that we have launched a series of short videos explaining the benefits of childcare and overcoming some of the barriers that prevent parents from taking up their child’s place.
We would like to thank the Staffordshire settings, Childminders and all the parents involved for their help and support in making the videos.
The videos will be shared on social media from next week. Feel free to like and share on your own social media.
Remember to tell families you work with about the offers available. You can find out more on our web pages.
Free training opportunities
1. Creating a language rich inclusive environment
This online session delivered via MS Teams, is for anyone who works with children in EY who have special educational needs, disabilities, who are neurodiverse, or have a speech, language or communication need.
- 30th September 2024 2:00 to 3:00pm
Click the link below for more details and to book your place.
2. Early Communication Screening
This online training, delivered via MS Teams, is aimed at practitioners in nurseries and preschools who work with young children and families in Staffordshire. It was written by the speech and language therapy service in the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. It will help you to support children’s speech, language and communication development.
This course is in 3 parts, practitioners must attend all 3 sessions to complete certification for this course.
Please note: delegates who attend Session 1 will be required to collect the resource pack from Stafford before session 2 as the resources are necessary for sessions 2 and 3. Delegates will be notified with further details about collection by appointment after attendance of session 1 is confirmed. Unfortunately, we are unable to post the resource pack. * If your setting already has the resource pack then delegates do not need to collect as existing resources can be used.
- Tuesday 8 October 2024 (9:30 to 12:00)
- Tuesday 22 October 2024 (9:30 to 12:00)
- Tuesday 5 November 2024 (9:30 to 12:00)
Click the link below for more details and to book your place.
3. Brilliant Baby Brains
This online training, delivered via MS Teams, is aimed at practitioners working in nurseries and preschools with babies from 0-18 months with a key focus around 9 months. It was written by the speech and language therapy service in the Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This course is in 3 parts, practitioners must attend all 3 sessions.
- Thursday 21 November 2024 (9:30 to 12:00)
- Thursday 28 November 2024 (9:30 to 12:00)
- Thursday 5 December 2024 (9:30 to 12:00)
Click the link below for more details and to book your place.
EY SEND assessment guidance and resources
The new EY SEND assessment guidance and resources are now available. They were developed by the DfE in partnership with Dingley’s Promise.
There is practical advice on assessment, alongside tools and downloadable resources to support early educators in assessing what children with SEND can do, capturing their voice, and setting targets for progress and learning.
Education Safeguarding and Advice Service (ESAS)
The ESAS team recently delivered drop in sessions to support a deeper understanding of making an effective referral. They are now available to view on video:-
Making an effective referral (youtube.com)
Decision making (youtube.com)
Content (youtube.com)
Professional disagreement & escalation (youtube.com)
Click link below for more information on how to contact ESAS.
NSPCC safeguarding resources
Click the link below for free resources, guidance and training to help you support babies, young children and their families in the early years.
Wraparound staff survey
If you are wraparound staff, we want to hear about your specific training needs, ensuring that any future professional development provided is targeted, relevant, and effective in supporting your roles.
Click the link below to have your say about the future of wraparound childcare training opportunities in Staffordshire. The survey closes on Monday 30 September 2024.
The interactive map of children & young people’s mental health support has been updated. Instead of two separate maps it is now all contained in one easy to follow interactive map.
It shows the local support available in Staffordshire for children and young people to support their emotional and mental health and wellbeing.
Click the link to view the interactive map on Staffordshire Connects.
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