Visit a National Trust place for free this autumn
The National Trust is giving away a number of free passes for families to use between 18 September and 20 October 2023.
Each single-use pass allows free entry for two adults and up to three children, one adult and up to four children, or two adults on their own.
Find out more here: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/escape-into-autumn.
Register for World Nursery Rhyme Week 2023
November is fast approaching and it's time to register for World Nursery Rhyme Week 2023 and get ready for another fantastic week of rhyming.
There are 5 new rhymes this year for the 'Rhyme A Day' challenge.
The dates for 2023 are the 13th to 17th November.
You can register now to download your free resource pack which contains colouring in sheets, posters, certificates, letter templates, activity ideas and some fantastic musical resources.
"Wild Cooking"
Fresh air, sunshine, outdoor play and exercise… a combination that equates to happy children and healthy appetites!
Now imagine woodsmoke wafting across your outdoor space, smelling of grill bread sprinkled with oregano. And, what’s more, the children had helped to build the fire, shape the bread and roast it. Is this a possibility in our settings today?
The adventure of outdoor cooking is an achievable goal, and with the right guidance, support and knowledge, something amazing can begin to happen and flourish in your settings.”
So it’s time to take a small step (or a giant leap!) and join the exciting journey called Wild cooking.
See where it takes you here.
Wild Cooking | Topics | Community Playthings
Early years curriculum: The importance of communication and language
Did you know that Ofsted have a series of short webinars about the early years curriculum and communication and language. They explain:
- why communication and language are so important
- what a good curriculum should look like to support development of communication and language.
- the ways that children make progress through knowing and remembering more.
- how Ofsted look at communication and language on inspection.
Promoting Partnerships with Parents
Ensure that parents are aware of the EYFS curriculum and age-related expectations noted in the Early Years Outcomes.
Signpost parents to ‘What to expect, when’ and ‘EYFS – a parent’s guide’. Use these alongside parental consultations and drop in surgeries to share identified gaps in learning and planned next steps with parents regularly.
Signpost parents to practical activities/strategies such as Warwickshire 50 things and relevant websites that they can use to support current learning in the home.
Autumn Term Managers Meeting- Book Your Place!
Managers Meetings are an opportunity for all Managers, Practitioners and Childminders working in the Early Years to receive updates and useful information on practice, policy and procedures in the Early Years.
They enable practitioners to hear current Local Authority information on Safeguarding, Funding and Ofsted key messages and provide a valuable forum for sharing best practice.
To book your FREE place for this terms meeting please click here
After-school clubs, community activities, and tuition Safeguarding guidance for providers
This is non-statutory guidance for organisations or individuals who provide community activities, tuition or after-school clubs for children.1 These are also known as out-of-school settings (OOSS).
This guidance will help providers run safe settings to ensure the welfare of the children attending them. It covers best practices on:
• safeguarding and child protection
• the suitability of staff and volunteers
• health and safety
• governance
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1185885/After-school_clubs__community_activities_and_tuition_safeguarding_guidance_for_providers.pdf?fbclid=IwAR3gLbPybbgUw-PjH8cXTyO_TLtB-YQWnU63iN393K1nDCaAEIGTibnG5Pk