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Welcome *|HTML:FNAME|* to the Early Years eNewsletter. Bringing you the latest sector news as well as information on training, funding, policy and jobs.
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Summary of EYFS changes and framework & key documents

A new revised framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) is now out and can be accessed here along with key documents which go with it.
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Health and Development 2 year old reviews

We have updated our information page for Oxfordshire early years providers on the Health review at 2 – 2 ½ and the EYFS progress check at 2 ½ - 3 years of age. For more information and resources access it here.
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Ofsted Early Years newsletter 2017

This newsletter provides information and guidance for inspectors about Ofsted's inspection work in the early years sector.
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Use of Ofsted logos and copyright

Guidance on the use of Ofsted's main and other logos by third parties, plus copyright information.

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Bookstart Webpages

Bookstart is a national programme which gives free books to all babies and young children at three years old. See the Oxfordshire County Council Bookstart pages for more information on the Booktrust program and the current ordering arrangements.

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Inspecting registered early years providers: guidance for inspectors

Access the Early years inspection handbook which Ofsted inspectors use when inspecting early years providers.

New Inclusion Support Scheme request applications

The new Inclusion Support Scheme criteria and request form for 2017 – 18 have been released and can be accessed here.

Events

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Early Years Conference 2017

“If a child can't learn the way we teach, maybe we should teach the way they learn”
Explore how robust assessment and high quality interactions can enhance Early Years provision and raise outcomes for all children at the final Early Years Conference.

Dr Julian Grenier will be talking about Making Observations. Check out Julian's blog here.

Wednesday 24 May 2017, from 9.30am – 3pm at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford.
Find out more information here and book on our CPD pages.

Training

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A Sense of Place - being, becoming and belonging in the Early Years

The next Early Education Inspiration Forum Meeting speaker is Annie Davy, she will talk on A Sense of Place - being, becoming and belonging in the Early Years. For more information and how to book see here.
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FREE Online course and quiz: Working with Parents
Understand how to work with parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities, with NDNA's FREE online course and quiz, supported by the Department for Education.
  • Discover the importance of engaging and involving parents in the SEND process
  • Gain advice and best practice tips on building positive trusting relationships with parents
  • Learn how to build parents' confidence and understanding of the SEND process through effective information sharing.

Safeguarding

Introducing the Locality and Community Support Service

On 1 March the new Locality and Community Support Service, EET and Family Solutions Service came into operation.How you report safeguarding concerns has changed, while Early Help Assessment, Team around the Family and Threshold of Needs has also been reviewed and redesigned (replacing the CAF and TAC). 
For further information about these new services see here.
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Unintentional injuries: prevention in children under 5 years

Guidance for all staff working with children under 5 years on the prevention of unintentional injuries.

Jobs

Latest early years jobs

Browse the latest early years jobs in Oxfordshire via our childcare job vacancies pages. You can search by location or narrow by postcode for geographically specific jobs.
 

List your vacancy

You can now add vacancies to the Family Information Directory yourself by following these instructions.

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